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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: $43,410

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $19,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,935

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $18,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCTSSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,675 $53,300
Base Invoice $31,486 $49,569
Navigation System 3,145  
Luxury Collection 2,650  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Wood trim 495 690
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 150  
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   760
Navigation System 2,610  
Luxury Collection 2,200  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Wood trim 411 642
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 124  
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Upgraded leather upholstery   586
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 8,990 8,280
Options (change) 7,704 7,702
Destination 745 875
Total Price $43,410 $62,455
Total Invoice $39,935 $58,146

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,894
Model Year20082011
ModelCTSSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine304hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,410$62,455
Adjustments for Features0-6,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,410$55,670
Total Invoice$39,935$58,146
Adjustments for Features0-6,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,935$51,829

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082011
ModelCTSSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,065$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,317

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,872 lb.3,295 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

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested76537%

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