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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: $65,305

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $36,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,238

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $33,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelSTSS-Class
TrimPremiumS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,380 $92,900
Base Invoice $53,279 $86,397
Platinum Edition 8,050  
Heated steering wheel   490
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Power rear seats   1,515
Heated second row seats   620
Platinum Edition 7,084  
Heated steering wheel   456
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Power rear seats   1,409
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 8,050 8,025
Options (change) 7,084 7,465
Destination 875 925
Total Price $65,305 $101,850
Total Invoice $61,238 $94,787

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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: $30,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,923
Model Year20112014
ModelSTSS-Class
TrimPremiumS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-18
Total Price$65,305$101,850
Adjustments for Features0-6,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,305$95,805
Total Invoice$61,238$94,787
Adjustments for Features0-5,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,238$89,161

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

Model Year20112014
ModelSTSS-Class
TrimPremiumS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,225$12,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,626

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

Model Year20112014
ModelSTSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.4 in124.6 in
Length196.7 in206.5 in
Width72.6 in74.8 in
Height57.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Sunroof900Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested105033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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