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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: $86,540

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $59,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,014

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $55,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $83,995 $140,440
Base Invoice $78,535 $130,609
CD player, remote 250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,000
Wood trim   0
CD player, remote 220  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Illuminated door sill trim plates   930
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 550 2,180
Options (change) 484 2,027
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600
Total Price $86,540 $146,095
Total Invoice $81,014 $136,111

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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: $51,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,723
Model Year20162012
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine640hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$86,540$146,095
Adjustments for Features0-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,540$138,180
Total Invoice$81,014$136,111
Adjustments for Features0-7,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,014$128,737

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162012
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Differential cooler$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,655$16,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,374

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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 Year20162012
ModelCTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.6 in100.8 in
Length195.5 in180.4 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.7 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.710.2 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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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