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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,660 Cadillac CTS | ||||
| Difference: $12,655 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,070 Cadillac CTS | ||||
| Difference: $12,433 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Base | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $33,675 | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 |
| Base Invoice | $31,486 | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 |
| Performance Collection | 3,350 | |||
| Navigation System | 3,145 | |||
| Luxury Level One Package | 850 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 250 | |||
| Wood trim | 495 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | |
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | ||
| Appearance Package | 1,300 | 1,000 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Performance Collection | 2,780 | |||
| Navigation System | 2,610 | |||
| Luxury Level One Package | 706 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 208 | |||
| Wood trim | 411 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 124 | |||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | |
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | ||
| Appearance Package | 1,209 | 930 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | |
| Options (change) | 8,240 | 10,290 | 9,990 | 5,425 |
| Options (change) | 6,839 | 9,568 | 9,289 | 5,044 |
| Destination | 745 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $42,660 | $55,315 | $60,315 | $70,800 |
| Total Invoice | $39,070 | $51,503 | $56,152 | $65,995 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,560 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,758 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Base | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | hp | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,660 | $55,315 | $60,315 | $70,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,095 | -7,145 | -7,095 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,660 | $49,220 | $53,170 | $63,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,950 | $14,485 |
| Total Invoice | $39,070 | $51,503 | $56,152 | $65,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,675 | -6,652 | -6,613 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,070 | $45,828 | $49,500 | $59,382 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,672 | $13,554 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Base | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,280 | $9,375 | $10,425 | $10,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,095 | $7,145 | $7,095 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,675 | -6,652 | -6,613 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,861 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS
| Performance Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2925 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 25% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 36% |
| Luxury Level One Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 47% |
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