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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: $57,255

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $93,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,154

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $86,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelSTSSLSL
TrimPremiumAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,380 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $53,279 $139,221 $202,322
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Options (change) 0 590 590
Options (change) 0 549 549
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,255 $151,215 $220,365
Total Invoice $54,154 $140,695 $205,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,431
Model Year201120162016
ModelSTSSLSL
TrimPremiumAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$57,255$151,215$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-17,315-23,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,255$133,900$196,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$62,850
Total Invoice$54,154$140,695$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-16,110-21,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,154$124,585$183,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$58,532

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201120162016
ModelSTSSLSL
TrimPremiumAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather headliner  $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,515$20,830$27,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,315$23,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,110-21,979

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112016
ModelSTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.4 in101.8 in
Length196.7 in181.8 in
Width72.6 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.813.5 ft3

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