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

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

Lowest Total Price: $81,650

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $54,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,954

Cadillac STS STS-V   
Difference: $51,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelS-ClassSTS
TrimS63 AMGSTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $131,350 $77,575
Base Invoice $122,156 $71,083
Heated steering wheel 470  
Sunroof   1,200
Heated steering wheel 437  
Sunroof   996
Options (change) 470 1,200
Options (change) 437 996
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 3,000 2,100
Total Price $135,695 $81,650
Total Invoice $126,468 $74,954

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS STS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,815
Model Year20092008
ModelS-ClassSTS
TrimS63 AMGSTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-18
Total Price$135,695$81,650
Adjustments for Features-6,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,580$81,650
Total Invoice$126,468$74,954
Adjustments for Features-5,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,769$74,954

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

Model Year20092008
ModelS-ClassSTS
TrimS63 AMGSTS-V
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,115$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6990

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac STS features.

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

Model Year20092008
ModelS-ClassSTS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in116.4 in
Length205.0 in196.7 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Cadillac STS specs.

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