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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac STS 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.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,730 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $15,255 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,865 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $13,437 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | STS | STS | STS |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | V6 | V8 | STS-V |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,650 | $33,400 | $38,000 | $38,600 | $46,410 | $55,910 | $80,160 |
| Base Invoice | $27,575 | $31,062 | $35,340 | $35,898 | $43,393 | $52,276 | $73,448 |
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | |||||
| Entertainment Package | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | |||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | |||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SC | 8,600 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||||
| Premium Luxury Collection | 4,155 | ||||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | |||||
| Entertainment Package | 1,358 | 1,358 | 1,358 | 1,358 | |||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | |||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SC | 7,138 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 996 | 996 | |||||
| Premium Luxury Collection | 3,449 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,305 | 11,305 | 10,705 | 10,705 | 9,800 | 4,155 | 1,200 |
| Options (change) | 10,515 | 10,515 | 9,957 | 9,957 | 8,134 | 3,449 | 996 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $41,730 | $45,480 | $49,480 | $50,080 | $56,985 | $60,840 | $84,235 |
| Total Invoice | $38,865 | $42,352 | $46,072 | $46,630 | $52,302 | $56,500 | $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 C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,545 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,032 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | STS | STS | STS |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | V6 | V8 | STS-V |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 320hp V8 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | 300, 15 | 300, 15 | 300, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-17 | 255/45-18 |
| Total Price | $41,730 | $45,480 | $49,480 | $50,080 | $56,985 | $60,840 | $84,235 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 | -3,710 | -2,910 | -5,325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,730 | $44,255 | $49,180 | $48,555 | $53,275 | $57,930 | $78,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $0 | $4,655 | $25,635 |
| Total Invoice | $38,865 | $42,352 | $46,072 | $46,630 | $52,302 | $56,500 | $77,319 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -3,405 | -2,702 | -4,888 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,865 | $41,211 | $45,793 | $45,210 | $48,897 | $53,798 | $72,431 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,346 | $6,928 | $6,345 | $0 | $4,901 | $23,534 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac STS
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | STS | STS | STS |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | V6 | V8 | STS-V |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,105 | $3,330 | $2,405 | $3,630 | $5,815 | $5,015 | $7,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 | $3,710 | $2,910 | $5,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -3,405 | -2,702 | -4,888 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac STS
| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | STS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 116.4 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 196.7 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 72.6 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 3,974 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 58.6 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6
| Preferred Equipment Group 1SC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | 200 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| 235/50WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| 255/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Additional engine cooling | 0 | No |
| Power steering cooler | 0 | No |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2750 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 3215 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8
| Premium Luxury Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Termporary spare tire | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 26% |
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