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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: $65,835

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $2,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,781

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $1,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,360 $61,500
Base Invoice $58,306 $57,195
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 0 4,575
Options (change) 0 4,255
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $65,835 $68,150
Total Invoice $61,781 $63,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,094
Model Year20112006
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$65,835$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,835$65,105
Total Invoice$61,781$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,781$60,687

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112006
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, 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$6,380$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,838

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112006
ModelCTSSLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in95.7 in
Length188.5 in160.7 in
Width74.1 in70.4 in
Height55.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,325 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.5 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.59.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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