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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: $45,615

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $107,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,522

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $100,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelCTSSLSL
TrimBaseAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,675 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $31,486 $139,221 $202,322
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980    
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473    
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395  
Options (change) 11,195 2,090 590
Options (change) 9,291 1,944 549
Destination 745 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,615 $152,715 $220,365
Total Invoice $41,522 $142,090 $205,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,216
Model Year200820162016
ModelCTSSLSL
TrimBaseAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Enginehp 577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,615$152,715$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-17,575-23,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$135,140$196,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,350
Total Invoice$41,522$142,090$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-16,352-22,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,522$125,738$182,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,137

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200820162016
ModelCTSSLSL
TrimBaseAMG SL63AMG SL65
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather headliner  $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,440$21,015$27,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,575$23,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,352-22,221

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in101.8 in
Length191.6 in181.8 in
Width72.5 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.613.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested337582%
Total Not Requested75018%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested456565%
Total Not Requested250035%

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