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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: $63,800

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $12,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,481

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $12,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,280 $68,925
Base Invoice $53,326 $64,100
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 2,145  
Multimedia Package   2,150
Lighting Package   1,390
Automatic climate control, front   760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   970
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 1,780  
Multimedia Package   2,000
Lighting Package   1,293
Automatic climate control, front   707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 2,145 6,640
Options (change) 1,780 6,177
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $63,800 $76,490
Total Invoice $58,481 $71,202

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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: $4,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,916
Model Year20092014
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$63,800$76,490
Adjustments for Features0-8,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,800$68,105
Total Invoice$58,481$71,202
Adjustments for Features0-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,481$63,397

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092014
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,840$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,805

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092014
ModelCTSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in95.7 in
Length191.6 in162.8 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.610.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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