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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,030 Cadillac CTS Performance | |||||
| Difference: $10,845 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,350 Cadillac CTS Performance | |||||
| Difference: $9,536 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $43,950 | $48,150 | $63,215 | $47,650 | $53,300 |
| Base Invoice | $41,532 | $45,501 | $59,106 | $44,314 | $49,569 |
| Performance Luxury Package | 2,185 | ||||
| Wood trim | 600 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,070 | 1,070 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,890 | 2,890 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 630 | 630 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | |||
| Performance Luxury Package | 1,923 | ||||
| Wood trim | 528 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Lighting Package | 995 | 995 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,688 | 2,688 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 586 | 586 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,185 | 0 | 600 | 9,350 | 9,350 |
| Options (change) | 1,923 | 0 | 528 | 8,697 | 8,697 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $47,030 | $49,045 | $66,010 | $57,875 | $63,525 |
| Total Invoice | $44,350 | $46,396 | $61,829 | $53,886 | $59,141 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,510 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,500 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 318hp V6 | 318hp V6 | 556hp V8 | 228hp V6 | 300hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,030 | $49,045 | $66,010 | $57,875 | $63,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -725 | -350 | -4,335 | -5,385 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,030 | $48,320 | $65,660 | $53,540 | $58,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,290 | $18,630 | $0 | $4,600 |
| Total Invoice | $44,350 | $46,396 | $61,829 | $53,886 | $59,141 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -686 | -328 | -4,036 | -5,013 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,350 | $45,710 | $61,501 | $49,850 | $54,128 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,360 | $17,151 | $0 | $4,278 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,015 | $6,740 | $6,365 | $10,350 | $11,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $725 | $350 | $4,335 | $5,385 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -686 | -328 | -4,036 | -5,013 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | SLK |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,910 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance
| Performance Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 7% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 7% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 27% |
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