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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: $47,030

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $8,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,350

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $7,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,950 $48,150 $63,215 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $41,532 $45,501 $59,106 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Performance Luxury Package 2,185          
Wood trim     600      
Lighting Package       1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package       980 980  
Appearance Package       1,300 1,000  
Premium II Package       3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710 710
iPod integration       375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front       720 720 720
Navigation system       1,200 1,200 1,200
Performance Luxury Package 1,923          
Wood trim     528      
Lighting Package       939 939 939
Heating Package       911 911  
Appearance Package       1,209 930  
Premium II Package       3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)       659 659 659
iPod integration       349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front       670 670 670
Navigation system       1,116 1,116 1,116
Options (change) 2,185 0 600 10,290 9,990 5,425
Options (change) 1,923 0 528 9,568 9,289 5,044
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,030 $49,045 $67,310 $55,315 $60,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $44,350 $46,396 $63,129 $51,503 $56,152 $65,995

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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: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,177
Model Year201320132013200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,030$49,045$67,310$55,315$60,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,400-4,270-5,320-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,030$48,320$65,910$51,045$54,995$65,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$18,880$0$3,950$14,485
Total Invoice$44,350$46,396$63,129$51,503$56,152$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-686-1,313-3,976-4,953-4,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,350$45,710$61,816$47,527$51,199$61,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,360$17,466$0$3,672$13,556

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201320132013200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$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$15
Wind blocker, small   $100$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$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$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$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic information $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $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   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  $150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150 
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,805$6,530$7,205$10,075$11,125$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,400$4,270$5,320$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-686-1,313-3,976-4,953-4,912

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,910 lb.3,210 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
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested91531%

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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested91531%

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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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