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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,565

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,512

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $1,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSSLKSLK
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $43,710 $55,056
CD player, remote 250 250 250    
Driver Assist Package 2,540        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 720 720
Premium 2 Package       4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package       3,390  
Premium 3 Package       3,790 3,790
Leather seating surfaces       770  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       700 700
CD player, remote 220 220 220    
Driver Assist Package 2,235        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 670 670
Premium 2 Package       4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package       3,153  
Premium 3 Package       3,525 3,525
Leather seating surfaces       716  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       651 651
Options (change) 3,285 745 745 13,860 9,700
Options (change) 2,891 656 656 12,890 9,021
Destination 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $60,565 $62,425 $71,695 $61,785 $69,825
Total Invoice $56,512 $58,391 $67,059 $57,525 $65,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,138
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSSLKSLK
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$60,565$62,425$71,695$61,785$69,825
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,350-2,310-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,565$61,700$70,345$59,475$67,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0$8,240
Total Invoice$56,512$58,391$67,059$57,525$65,002
Adjustments for Features0-678-1,263-2,151-1,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,512$57,713$65,796$55,374$63,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,201$9,284$0$7,664

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSSLKSLK
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Roll bar   $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$8,655$9,380$10,005$10,965$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,350$2,310$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-678-1,263-2,151-1,964

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162016
ModelCTSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.6 in95.7 in
Length195.5 in162.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.710.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested26511%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1504%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested26511%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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