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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: $88,590

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $103,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,242

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $94,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $86,295 $187,200
Base Invoice $81,980 $174,096
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Wood trim   0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 267  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 300 1,640
Options (change) 267 1,525
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600
Total Price $88,590 $192,315
Total Invoice $84,242 $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: $96,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,456
Model Year20182008
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine640hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$88,590$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-6,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,590$185,445
Total Invoice$84,242$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-6,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,242$172,698

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182008
ModelCTSSL
TrimCTS-VSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
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 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 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
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,360$16,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,398

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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 Year20182008
ModelCTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.6 in100.8 in
Length195.5 in178.5 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,564 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 ft37.3 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 SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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