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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: $43,235

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $10,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,848

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $8,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010200720072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Navigation System 3,145 2,145          
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
Navigation System 2,768 1,888          
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
Options (change) 3,145 2,145 0 0 9,155 9,155 5,935
Options (change) 2,768 1,888 0 0 8,512 8,512 5,518
Destination 825 825 825 825 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,735 $43,235 $46,390 $62,845 $53,280 $57,330 $70,510
Total Invoice $41,171 $40,848 $43,968 $58,898 $49,603 $53,369 $65,718

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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: $4,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,721
Model Year2010201020102010200720072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,735$43,235$46,390$62,845$53,280$57,330$70,510
Adjustments for Features-9500-2,750-1,875-6,020-6,020-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,785$43,235$43,640$60,970$47,260$51,310$63,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$855$18,185$0$4,050$15,930
Total Invoice$41,171$40,848$43,968$58,898$49,603$53,369$65,718
Adjustments for Features-8940-2,606-1,757-5,605-5,604-6,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,277$40,848$41,362$57,141$43,998$47,765$58,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$571$1,085$16,864$0$3,767$14,897

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010201020102010200720072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 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$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75   
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40   
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100   
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
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   
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    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $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$4,055$3,105$5,855$4,980$9,125$9,125$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$2,750$1,875$6,020$6,020$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-8940-2,606-1,757-5,605-5,604-6,823

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102007
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 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
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested104040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested104040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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