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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: $66,710

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,601

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $10,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VAMG SLK55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,215 $72,600
Base Invoice $59,106 $67,518
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Premium 3 Package   1,295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Premium 3 Package   1,204
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 5,065
Options (change) 0 4,711
Destination 895 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $66,710 $78,590
Total Invoice $62,601 $73,154

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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: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,469
Model Year20122016
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VAMG SLK55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$66,710$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-8,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,710$69,905
Total Invoice$62,601$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-8,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,601$65,070

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
ModelCTSSLK
TrimCTS-VAMG SLK55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,665$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,084

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
ModelCTSSLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in95.7 in
Length188.5 in162.8 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height55.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,313 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126588%
Total Not Requested17512%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

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