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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: $21,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,392

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $20,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,475 $67,500
Base Invoice $45,372 $62,775
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 4,720
Options (change) 0 4,391
Destination 720 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $51,495 $73,095
Total Invoice $47,392 $68,041

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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: $11,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,550
Model Year20062012
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$51,495$73,095
Adjustments for Features0-9,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,495$63,320
Total Invoice$47,392$68,041
Adjustments for Features0-9,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,392$58,942

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062012
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $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$2,040$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,099

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062012
ModelCTSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in95.7 in
Length190.1 in162.8 in
Width70.6 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%

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