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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,995 Cadillac STS Luxury | ||||||
| Difference: $45,820 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,683 Cadillac STS Luxury | ||||||
| Difference: $42,157 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | STS | STS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $50,820 | $56,380 | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 |
| Base Invoice | $48,024 | $53,279 | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 |
| Luxury Level Two Package | 3,950 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | 1,140 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Luxury Level Two Package | 3,476 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 308 | 308 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | 1,060 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,300 | 350 | 1,140 | 0 | 1,140 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,784 | 308 | 1,060 | 0 | 1,060 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $55,995 | $57,605 | $101,815 | $142,575 | $139,615 | $198,175 |
| Total Invoice | $52,683 | $54,462 | $94,840 | $132,838 | $130,085 | $184,546 |
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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: $34,090 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,231 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | STS | STS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 15 | 300, 15 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-17 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $55,995 | $57,605 | $101,815 | $142,575 | $139,615 | $198,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -700 | -11,730 | -14,030 | -13,080 | -14,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,995 | $56,905 | $90,085 | $128,545 | $126,535 | $184,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $910 | $0 | $38,460 | $36,450 | $93,960 |
| Total Invoice | $52,683 | $54,462 | $94,840 | $132,838 | $130,085 | $184,546 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -662 | -10,926 | -13,072 | -12,187 | -13,158 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,683 | $53,800 | $83,914 | $119,766 | $117,898 | $171,388 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,117 | $0 | $35,852 | $33,984 | $87,474 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | STS | STS | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr 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 | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $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 with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $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 | $225 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $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 | $16,245 | $18,545 | $17,595 | $18,645 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $700 | $11,730 | $14,030 | $13,080 | $14,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -662 | -10,926 | -13,072 | -12,187 | -13,158 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | STS | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 196.7 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,974 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury
| Luxury Level Two Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
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