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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,305

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $41,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,238

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $38,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelCLSSTS
TrimCLS63 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $56,380
Base Invoice $92,116 $53,279
Premium Package 1 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Platinum Edition   8,050
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Platinum Edition   7,084
Options (change) 4,490 8,050
Options (change) 4,119 7,084
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $107,015 $65,305
Total Invoice $99,710 $61,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,136
Model Year20112011
ModelCLSSTS
TrimCLS63 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$107,015$65,305
Adjustments for Features-3,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,435$65,305
Total Invoice$99,710$61,238
Adjustments for Features-3,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,374$61,238

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20112011
ModelCLSSTS
TrimCLS63 AMGPremium
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
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,170$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3360

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20112011
ModelCLSSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in116.4 in
Length193.0 in196.7 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height54.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Sunroof900Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested90029%

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