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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: $74,555

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $9,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,518

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $7,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassSTS
TrimC63 AMGSTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $80,160
Base Invoice $54,805 $73,448
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Wood trim 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Sunroof   1,200
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 605  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Wood trim 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Sunroof   996
Options (change) 13,050 1,200
Options (change) 12,138 996
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $74,555 $84,235
Total Invoice $69,518 $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 C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,978
Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassSTS
TrimC63 AMGSTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$74,555$84,235
Adjustments for Features-1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,365$84,235
Total Invoice$69,518$77,319
Adjustments for Features-1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,341$77,319

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassSTS
TrimC63 AMGSTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,305$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1770

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.4 in
Length180.7 in196.7 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

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