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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: $8,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,781

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $7,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,360 $66,650
Base Invoice $58,306 $61,985
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Lighting Package   1,050
Multimedia Package   2,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   750
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Lighting Package   976
Multimedia Package   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   698
Options (change) 0 5,370
Options (change) 0 4,994
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 1,000
Total Price $65,835 $73,895
Total Invoice $61,781 $68,854

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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: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,708
Model Year20112010
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$65,835$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,835$69,210
Total Invoice$61,781$68,854
Adjustments for Features0-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,781$64,489

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112010
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
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
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,715$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,365

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112010
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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