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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: $67,845

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $124,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,454

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $115,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $60,720 $187,200
Base Invoice $56,773 $174,096
Recaro performance seats 3,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130
Wood trim   0
Recaro performance seats 2,992  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264  
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 3,700 1,640
Options (change) 3,256 1,525
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600
Total Price $67,845 $192,315
Total Invoice $63,454 $179,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $112,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,420
Model Year20102008
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$67,845$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-12,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,845$180,265
Total Invoice$63,454$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-11,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,454$167,874

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102008
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,730$16,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,222

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102008
ModelCTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in100.8 in
Length191.6 in178.5 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,248 lb.4,564 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.610.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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