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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,510 Cadillac CTS | ||||
| Difference: $62,265 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,946 Cadillac CTS | ||||
| Difference: $58,647 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $33,675 | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 |
| Base Invoice | $31,486 | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 |
| Performance Collection | 3,350 | |||
| Navigation System | 3,145 | |||
| Luxury Level One Package | 850 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 250 | |||
| Wood trim | 495 | 0 | 0 | |
| Performance Collection | 2,780 | |||
| Navigation System | 2,610 | |||
| Luxury Level One Package | 706 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 208 | |||
| Wood trim | 411 | 0 | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 8,090 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,715 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 745 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $42,510 | $104,775 | $142,525 | $202,225 |
| Total Invoice | $38,946 | $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 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,750 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,058 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | hp | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $42,510 | $104,775 | $142,525 | $202,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -13,515 | -14,865 | -16,315 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,510 | $91,260 | $127,660 | $185,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $36,400 | $94,650 |
| Total Invoice | $38,946 | $97,593 | $132,791 | $188,313 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -12,589 | -13,850 | -15,193 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,946 | $85,004 | $118,941 | $173,120 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $33,937 | $88,116 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| 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 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,665 | $16,180 | $17,530 | $18,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $13,515 | $14,865 | $16,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -12,589 | -13,850 | -15,193 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,861 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS
| Performance Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3075 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 21% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 26% |
| Luxury Level One Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
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