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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: $41,560

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $11,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,156

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $11,447

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,675 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $31,486 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Performance Collection 3,350      
Navigation System 3,145      
Wood trim 495      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 150      
Lighting Package   1,000 1,000 1,000
Heating Package   970 970  
Premium II Package   3,650 3,650 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700
Automatic climate control, front   710 710 710
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
Appearance Package     990  
Performance Collection 2,780      
Navigation System 2,610      
Wood trim 411      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 124      
Lighting Package   930 930 930
Heating Package   902 902  
Premium II Package   3,394 3,394 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   660 660 660
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
Appearance Package     921  
Options (change) 7,140 9,155 10,145 5,935
Options (change) 5,925 8,512 9,433 5,518
Destination 745 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,560 $53,280 $58,320 $70,510
Total Invoice $38,156 $49,603 $54,290 $65,718

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,401
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Enginehp 228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,560$53,280$58,320$70,510
Adjustments for Features0-5,420-5,720-6,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,560$47,860$52,600$63,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,740$15,930
Total Invoice$38,156$49,603$54,290$65,718
Adjustments for Features0-5,046-5,325-6,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,156$44,557$48,965$59,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,408$14,898

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200720072007
ModelCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0   
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   
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-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,405$8,825$9,125$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,420$5,720$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,046-5,325-6,263

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082007
ModelCTSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in95.7 in
Length191.6 in160.7 in
Width72.5 in70.4 in
Height58.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.69.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested272570%
Total Not Requested115030%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested51538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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