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

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

Lowest Total Price: $66,595

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $1,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $1,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSTS
TrimE300E400AMG E63 SPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $104,400 $56,380
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $97,092 $53,279
designo Edition 4,900 4,900    
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 600 600    
Heated second row seats 580 580 580  
Special order charge 250 250    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760  
Sport Package   0    
Wood trim     0  
Synthetic suede headliner     1,600  
AMG Premium Package     3,600  
Premium Luxury Collection       2,840
Platinum Edition       6,500
designo Edition 4,557 4,557    
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 558 558    
Heated second row seats 539 539 539  
Special order charge 233 233    
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707  
Sport Package   0    
Wood trim     0  
Synthetic suede headliner     1,488  
AMG Premium Package     3,348  
Premium Luxury Collection       2,499
Platinum Edition       5,720
Options (change) 14,510 14,510 7,260 9,340
Options (change) 13,496 13,496 6,752 8,219
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $68,455 $74,405 $112,655 $66,595
Total Invoice $63,735 $69,268 $104,839 $62,373

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,019
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSTS
TrimE300E400AMG E63 SPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6603hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18265/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$68,455$74,405$112,655$66,595
Adjustments for Features-4,705-6,405-9,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,750$68,000$102,875$66,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$39,125$0
Total Invoice$63,735$69,268$104,839$62,373
Adjustments for Features-4,381-5,963-9,1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,354$63,305$95,738$62,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$36,384$0

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

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassSTS
TrimE300E400AMG E63 SPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000 
Automated lane change  $300 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Active safety seat bolsters  $0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver  $0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Drift mode  $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist  $200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Boost gauge  $75 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,995$12,695$16,070$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$6,405$9,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,381-5,963-9,1010

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

Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in116.4 in
Length193.8 in196.7 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested155038%
Total Not Requested257562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested155038%
Total Not Requested257562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested55018%
Total Not Requested252582%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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 tire150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested105033%

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