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

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,770

Cadillac STS V6 Premium   
Difference: $140,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,693

Cadillac STS V6 Premium   
Difference: $129,860

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelSTSSTSSLS AMG
TrimV6 PremiumV8 PerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,945 $68,785 $189,600
Base Invoice $52,868 $65,002 $176,328
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,500
Wood trim, alternative type     2,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,325
Wood trim, alternative type     2,325
Options (change) 0 0 5,000
Options (change) 0 0 4,650
Destination 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $56,770 $69,610 $197,175
Total Invoice $53,693 $65,827 $183,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $137,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127,584
Model Year201020102012
ModelSTSSTSSLS AMG
TrimV6 PremiumV8 PerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6320hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18265/35-19
Total Price$56,770$69,610$197,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,770$67,060$194,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,290$0
Total Invoice$53,693$65,827$183,553
Adjustments for Features0-2,411-2,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,693$63,416$181,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,723$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year201020102012
ModelSTSSTSSLS AMG
TrimV6 PremiumV8 PerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,900$7,450$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,411-2,276

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20102012
ModelSTSSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in105.5 in
Length196.7 in182.6 in
Width72.6 in76.3 in
Height57.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 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 Volume13.8 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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