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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: $65,835

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $86,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,781

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $79,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VAMG SL63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,360 $149,700
Base Invoice $58,306 $139,221
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500
Wood trim   0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 0 1,500
Options (change) 0 1,395
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $65,835 $152,125
Total Invoice $61,781 $141,541

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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: $68,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,617
Model Year20112016
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VAMG SL63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$65,835$152,125
Adjustments for Features0-17,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,835$134,775
Total Invoice$61,781$141,541
Adjustments for Features0-16,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,781$125,398

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112016
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VAMG SL63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Heated washer fluid system $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$20,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,143

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112016
ModelCTSSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in101.8 in
Length188.5 in181.8 in
Width74.1 in73.9 in
Height55.9 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,325 lb.4,068 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.513.5 ft3

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