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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,690

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,979

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelCTSSLCSLC
TrimCTS-VSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,280 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $53,326 $44,594 $56,079
Navigation System 2,145    
Wood trim 600 325 325
Premium 3 Package   10,500 7,100
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     990
Navigation System 1,780    
Wood trim 498 302 302
Premium 3 Package   9,765 6,603
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     921
Options (change) 2,745 14,815 9,135
Options (change) 2,278 13,778 8,496
Destination 775 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $64,400 $63,690 $70,360
Total Invoice $58,979 $59,297 $65,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,725
Model Year200920172017
ModelCTSSLCSLC
TrimCTS-VSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$64,400$63,690$70,360
Adjustments for Features0-12,935-13,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,400$50,755$57,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,470
Total Invoice$58,979$59,297$65,500
Adjustments for Features0-12,043-12,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,979$47,254$53,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,018

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year200920172017
ModelCTSSLCSLC
TrimCTS-VSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,815$15,750$15,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,935$13,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,043-12,228

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20092017
ModelCTSSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in95.7 in
Length191.6 in162.8 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.610.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested211539%
Total Not Requested332561%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Synthetic suede door panel trim0No
Total Requested064%
Total Not Requested036%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested161534%
Total Not Requested315066%

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