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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,995

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $49,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,683

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $45,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelSTSSTSSLSLSL
TrimLuxuryPremiumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950        
Temporary spare tire 350 350      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170 1,170  
Wood trim       0 0
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476        
Temporary spare tire 308 308      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088 1,088  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 4,300 350 1,170 1,170 0
Options (change) 3,784 308 1,088 1,088 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $55,995 $57,605 $105,945 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $52,683 $54,462 $98,681 $133,879 $188,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,002
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelSTSSTSSLSLSL
TrimLuxuryPremiumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V6302hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,995$57,605$105,945$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-700-11,805-13,155-14,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,995$56,905$94,140$130,540$188,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$52,683$54,462$98,681$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-662-10,996-12,256-13,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,683$53,800$87,685$121,623$175,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,117$0$33,938$87,400

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelSTSSTSSLSLSL
TrimLuxuryPremiumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$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 with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$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   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,515$5,215$16,320$17,670$18,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$11,805$13,155$14,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-662-10,996-12,256-13,228

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112011
ModelSTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.4 in100.8 in
Length196.7 in180.4 in
Width72.6 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.810.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150072%
Total Not Requested57528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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