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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $65,305 Cadillac STS Premium | ||||
| Difference: $65,570 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $61,238 Cadillac STS Premium | ||||
| Difference: $60,747 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | STS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Premium | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $56,380 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 |
| Base Invoice | $53,279 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 |
| Platinum Edition | 8,050 | |||
| Platinum Edition | 7,084 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,050 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 7,084 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $65,305 | $130,875 | $148,075 | $197,875 |
| Total Invoice | $61,238 | $121,985 | $137,981 | $184,295 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,490 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,080 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | STS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Premium | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 15 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $65,305 | $130,875 | $148,075 | $197,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,080 | -11,680 | -11,605 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,305 | $124,795 | $136,395 | $186,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,600 | $61,475 |
| Total Invoice | $61,238 | $121,985 | $137,981 | $184,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,667 | -10,884 | -10,809 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $61,238 | $116,318 | $127,097 | $173,486 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,779 | $57,168 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | STS | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Premium | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $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 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $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 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $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-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,650 | $11,730 | $17,330 | $17,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,080 | $11,680 | $11,605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,667 | -10,884 | -10,809 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | STS | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 196.7 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,974 lb. | 4,466 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium
| Platinum Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| 235/50WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Termporary spare tire | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 29% |
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