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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,495

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $21,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,392

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $20,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,475 $65,700
Base Invoice $45,372 $61,101
Lighting Package   1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   730
Lighting Package   958
Multimedia Package   2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   679
Options (change) 0 5,460
Options (change) 0 5,078
Destination 720 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,000
Total Price $51,495 $73,035
Total Invoice $47,392 $68,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,998
Model Year20062009
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,495$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-8,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,495$64,810
Total Invoice$47,392$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-7,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,392$60,390

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062009
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,315$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,664

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062009
ModelCTSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in95.7 in
Length190.1 in160.7 in
Width70.6 in70.4 in
Height56.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.59.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

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