Cadillac STS Cadillac STS 2006 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander 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.

Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,588

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,738

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,392

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $40,915 $43,530 $50,485
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $37,356 $39,744 $46,094
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640          
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590          
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Universal garage door opener 155          
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445        
Cargo net       49 49 49
Floor mats       225 225 225
Remote start       499 499  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191          
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150          
Sunroof 996 996 996      
Universal garage door opener 129          
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689        
Cargo net       32 32 32
Floor mats       140 140 140
Remote start       310 310  
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 773 773 274
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 482 482 172
Destination 720 720 720 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $42,588 $45,203 $51,659
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $38,738 $41,126 $47,166

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Cadillac STS dealer quotes or Toyota Highlander dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,671
Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$42,588$45,203$51,659
Adjustments for Features0-390-2,905-3,605-5,755-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,325$53,495$74,185$38,983$39,448$44,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0$465$5,571
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$38,738$41,126$47,166
Adjustments for Features0-357-2,695-3,279-5,236-6,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,130$49,004$68,825$35,459$35,890$40,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,874$24,695$0$431$5,220

Return to top

Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620062006201620162016
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150   
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Intercom   $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200$200
Conversation mirror   $25$25$25
Headlight washers  $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,815$8,330$9,030$11,180$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390$2,905$3,605$5,755$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-357-2,695-3,279-5,236-6,487

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062016
ModelSTSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in109.8 in
Length196.3 in191.1 in
Width72.6 in75.8 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.883.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested179056%
Total Not Requested140044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Cadillac models.