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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: $60,095

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $17,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,653

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $15,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSTS
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,200 $72,800 $56,380
Base Invoice $60,636 $67,704 $53,279
Premium 3 Package 2,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Polished alloy wheels 1,950 1,250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
designo Package 3,100    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Garmin Map Pilot   625  
Premium Luxury Collection     2,840
Premium 3 Package 2,279    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Polished alloy wheels 1,814 1,163  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
designo Package 2,883    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Garmin Map Pilot   581  
Premium Luxury Collection     2,499
Options (change) 11,140 5,065 2,840
Options (change) 10,362 4,711 2,499
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $77,265 $78,790 $60,095
Total Invoice $71,923 $73,340 $56,653

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,053
Model Year201720172011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSTS
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8503hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$77,265$78,790$60,095
Adjustments for Features-4,530-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,735$75,675$60,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,940$0
Total Invoice$71,923$73,340$56,653
Adjustments for Features-4,217-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,706$70,440$56,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,734$0

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

Model Year201720172011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSTS
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,570$9,155$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,530$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,217-2,9000

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

Model Year20172011
ModelC-ClassSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in116.4 in
Length184.5 in196.7 in
Width71.3 in72.6 in
Height56.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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