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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,610

Cadillac STS V8 Performance   
Difference: $26,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,827

Cadillac STS V8 Performance   
Difference: $24,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelSTSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimV8 PerformanceS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $68,785 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $65,002 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Premium II Package   2,030      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,880 2,880    
Heated steering wheel   470 470   470
Premium II Package   1,888      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,678 2,678    
Heated steering wheel   437 437   437
Options (change) 0 5,380 3,350 0 470
Options (change) 0 5,003 3,115 0 437
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $69,610 $96,605 $138,575 $151,325 $203,295
Total Invoice $65,827 $89,974 $129,146 $141,004 $189,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V8 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,720
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelSTSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimV8 PerformanceS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine320hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$69,610$96,605$138,575$151,325$203,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,680-8,130-11,880-11,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,610$92,925$130,445$139,445$191,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,520$46,520$98,465
Total Invoice$65,827$89,974$129,146$141,004$189,336
Adjustments for Features0-3,427-7,577-11,070-11,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,827$86,547$121,569$129,934$178,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,022$43,387$91,701

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelSTSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimV8 PerformanceS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning$200    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,350$10,030$14,480$18,230$18,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680$8,130$11,880$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,427-7,577-11,070-11,088

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20102009
ModelSTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.4 in124.6 in
Length196.7 in205.0 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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