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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,725

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $67,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,507

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $63,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelCTSCTSSLSLSL
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Luxury Package 1,800        
Leather seating surfaces 1,300        
Navigation system 2,995        
Sport Package 1,640        
Wood trim       0 0
Luxury Package 1,493        
Leather seating surfaces 1,079        
Navigation system 2,486        
Sport Package 1,361        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,735 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,419 0 0 0 0
Destination 720 720 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $37,725 $51,495 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $34,507 $47,392 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,622
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelCTSCTSSLSLSL
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,725$51,495$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-300-14,455-15,155-16,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,725$51,195$90,320$127,370$185,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,470$0$37,050$95,300
Total Invoice$34,507$47,392$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-276-13,464-14,120-15,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,507$47,116$84,129$118,671$172,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,609$0$34,542$88,721

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelCTSCTSSLSLSL
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats $300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,790$16,945$17,645$19,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$14,455$15,155$16,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-13,464-14,120-15,463

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062011
ModelCTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in100.8 in
Length190.1 in180.4 in
Width70.6 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.510.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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