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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,595

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $14,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $13,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelGLGLGLGLSTS
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $56,380
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $53,279
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Lane departure warning 875 875      
designo Edition 4,800 4,800 4,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0  
Premium Luxury Collection         2,840
Platinum Edition         6,500
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Lane departure warning 814 814      
designo Edition 4,464 4,464 3,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0  
Premium Luxury Collection         2,499
Platinum Edition         5,720
Options (change) 16,055 16,055 4,970 0 9,340
Options (change) 14,933 14,933 4,623 0 8,219
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Total Price $81,530 $83,180 $97,195 $123,025 $66,595
Total Invoice $75,890 $77,424 $90,457 $113,548 $62,373

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,563
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelGLGLGLGLSTS
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/50-18
Total Price$81,530$83,180$97,195$123,025$66,595
Adjustments for Features-8,545-8,695-11,110-13,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,985$74,485$86,085$109,240$66,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$13,100$36,255$0
Total Invoice$75,890$77,424$90,457$113,548$62,373
Adjustments for Features-7,954-8,093-10,340-12,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,936$69,331$80,117$100,825$62,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$12,181$32,889$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelGLGLGLGLSTS
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards  $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats   $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,810$14,960$17,375$20,050$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,545$8,695$11,110$13,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,954-8,093-10,340-12,7230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20162011
ModelGLSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in116.4 in
Length201.6 in196.7 in
Width76.4 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182569%
Total Not Requested81531%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182569%
Total Not Requested81531%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
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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