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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: $66,710

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $76,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,601

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $71,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,215 $139,050
Base Invoice $59,106 $129,316
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170
Wood trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 0 1,170
Options (change) 0 1,088
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600
Total Price $66,710 $143,695
Total Invoice $62,601 $133,879

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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: $64,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,781
Model Year20132011
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$66,710$143,695
Adjustments for Features0-12,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,710$131,355
Total Invoice$62,601$133,879
Adjustments for Features0-11,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,601$122,382

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132011
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback 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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$17,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,497

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132011
ModelCTSSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in100.8 in
Length188.5 in180.4 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height55.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,313 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.510.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

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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