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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: $43,485

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $12,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,068

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $10,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Navigation System 3,145 2,145          
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250        
Lighting Package         1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package         2,850 2,850 2,850
Premium 1 Package         2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front         750 750 750
Navigation System 2,768 1,888          
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220        
Lighting Package         976 976 976
Multimedia Package         2,650 2,650 2,650
Premium 1 Package         2,372 2,372  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front         698 698 698
Options (change) 3,395 2,395 250 0 7,920 7,920 5,370
Options (change) 2,988 2,108 220 0 7,366 7,366 4,994
Destination 825 825 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 1,000
Total Price $43,985 $43,485 $46,640 $62,845 $55,695 $60,695 $73,895
Total Invoice $41,391 $41,068 $44,188 $58,898 $51,858 $56,508 $68,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,299
Model Year2010201020102010201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,985$43,485$46,640$62,845$55,695$60,695$73,895
Adjustments for Features-9500-3,000-1,975-6,510-7,560-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,035$43,485$43,640$60,870$49,185$53,135$65,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$605$17,835$0$3,950$16,550
Total Invoice$41,391$41,068$44,188$58,898$51,858$56,508$68,854
Adjustments for Features-8940-2,842-1,851-6,062-7,038-7,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,497$41,068$41,346$57,047$45,796$49,470$61,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$571$849$16,550$0$3,674$15,455

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010201020102010201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250   
Remote start  $150    
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40   
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200    
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration    $100$100$100
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$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$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300    
Folding second row seats  $300    
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
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$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim  $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Polished alloy wheels  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$3,590$6,590$5,565$10,100$11,150$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$3,000$1,975$6,510$7,560$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-8940-2,842-1,851-6,062-7,038-7,603

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102010
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 Weight3,848 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 3.0

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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
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 lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested99046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
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 lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested99046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

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