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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $21,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,443

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $18,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassSTS
TrimC55STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $80,160
Base Invoice $50,639 $73,448
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775  
CD changer, remote 430  
Sunroof   1,200
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721  
CD changer, remote 400  
Sunroof   996
Options (change) 6,160 1,200
Options (change) 5,729 996
Destination 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $62,685 $84,235
Total Invoice $58,443 $77,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,778
Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassSTS
TrimC55STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$62,685$84,235
Adjustments for Features0-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,685$80,860
Total Invoice$58,443$77,319
Adjustments for Features0-3,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,443$74,221

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassSTS
TrimC55STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,990$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,098

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in116.4 in
Length178.4 in196.7 in
Width68.0 in72.6 in
Height55.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.8 ft3

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