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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: $46,370

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $6,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,325

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $6,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014200620062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,795 $47,995 $63,600 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $40,948 $44,875 $59,466 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Navigation System 1,650          
Wood trim     600      
Lighting Package       990 990 990
Interior Trim Package       710 710  
Premium Package       1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package       1,300 1,300  
Tires, run-flat       260 260  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690 690
Heated front seats       690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link       925 925 925
Navigation system       1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package       1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio           500
Navigation System 1,452          
Wood trim     528      
Lighting Package       921 921 921
Interior Trim Package       660 660  
Premium Package       1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package       1,209 1,209  
Tires, run-flat       242 242  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642 642
Heated front seats       642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link       860 860 860
Navigation system       1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package       1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio           465
Options (change) 1,650 0 600 9,665 9,665 4,575
Options (change) 1,452 0 528 8,989 8,989 4,255
Destination 925 925 925 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,370 $48,920 $67,725 $53,340 $57,390 $68,150
Total Invoice $43,325 $45,800 $63,519 $49,661 $53,428 $63,525

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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: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,686
Model Year201420142014200620062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$46,370$48,920$67,725$53,340$57,390$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,575-3,920-3,920-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$48,020$66,150$49,420$53,470$64,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$19,780$0$4,050$14,735
Total Invoice$43,325$45,800$63,519$49,661$53,428$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-843-1,477-3,650-3,649-3,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,325$44,957$62,042$46,011$49,779$59,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,632$18,717$0$3,768$13,790

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201420142014200620062006
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$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100    
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Approach detection$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    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  $150
Memory system, 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$6,430$7,330$8,005$10,350$10,350$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$1,575$3,920$3,920$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-843-1,477-3,650-3,649-3,724

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,787 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

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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 wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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