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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: $44,535

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $62,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,626

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $59,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelCTSSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,675 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $31,486 $96,395 $130,609
Performance Collection 3,350    
Performance Luxury Package 2,875    
Navigation System 3,145    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Wood trim 495   0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Performance Collection 2,780    
Performance Luxury Package 2,386    
Navigation System 2,610    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Wood trim 411   0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Options (change) 10,115 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 8,395 1,097 1,097
Destination 745 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $44,535 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $40,626 $99,667 $135,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,080
Model Year200820122012
ModelCTSSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Enginehp 382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,535$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-13,915-14,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,535$93,090$130,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$40,626$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-12,961-13,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,626$86,706$121,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200820122012
ModelCTSSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,765$16,680$17,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,915$14,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,961-13,942

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in100.8 in
Length191.6 in180.4 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.610.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested307579%
Total Not Requested80021%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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