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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: $53,025

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,603

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016200720072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-SportV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $59,955 $69,955 $83,995 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $56,058 $65,408 $78,535 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495 495   700 700 700
Premium II Package             3,650 3,650 1,400
Heating Package             970 970  
Lighting Package             1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system             1,200 1,200 1,200
Bluetooth cell phone link             925 925 925
Automatic climate control, front             710 710 710
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220 220 220      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436 436   650 650 650
Premium II Package             3,394 3,394 1,302
Heating Package             902 902  
Lighting Package             930 930 930
Navigation system             1,116 1,116 1,116
Bluetooth cell phone link             860 860 860
Automatic climate control, front             660 660 660
Options (change) 745 745 745 745 745 250 9,155 9,155 5,935
Options (change) 656 656 656 656 656 220 8,512 8,512 5,518
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,025 $58,025 $62,425 $61,695 $71,695 $86,240 $53,280 $57,330 $70,510
Total Invoice $49,859 $54,277 $58,391 $57,709 $67,059 $80,750 $49,603 $53,369 $65,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $901
Model Year201620162016201620162016200720072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-SportV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,025$58,025$62,425$61,695$71,695$86,240$53,280$57,330$70,510
Adjustments for Features-1,230-4,030-5,930-1,455-6,555-2,70500-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,795$53,995$56,495$60,240$65,140$83,535$53,280$57,330$69,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$4,700$8,445$13,345$31,740$0$4,050$15,930
Total Invoice$49,859$54,277$58,391$57,709$67,059$80,750$49,603$53,369$65,718
Adjustments for Features-1,157-3,770-5,547-1,361-6,131-2,53300-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,702$50,507$52,844$56,348$60,928$78,217$49,603$53,369$64,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$4,142$7,646$12,226$29,515$0$3,766$14,903

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201620162016201620162016200720072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-SportV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual      $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 $100    
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850    
Cruise control$150$150 $150 $150$150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 $500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 $225    
Sunshades, second row $125$125 $125    
Wind blocker, small      $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 $200    
Backup collision intervention  $150 $150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200   
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Performance traction management     $250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 $0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200    $200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Wide-view front camera     $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100  $100 $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 $250    
Residual heat      $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500$500   
Differential cooler     $0   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150      
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0       
Body kit        $0
Carbon fiber hood     $0   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows  $100 $100    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 $1200    
Power retractable hardtop      $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler        $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25   
CD player      $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100$100   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25$25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Boost gauge   $75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights      $50$50$50
Fog light, rear      $100$100$100
Fog lights      $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 $350$350   
Headlight washers      $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 $250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150    
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim        $100
Carbon fiber trim     $200   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 $200$200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats      $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500   
Alloy wheels $350 $350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350   $350    
Performance steering system (optional)     $0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,830$12,630$14,530$10,055$15,155$11,305$8,600$8,600$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$4,030$5,930$1,455$6,555$2,705$0$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,157-3,770-5,547-1,361-6,131-2,53300-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162007
ModelCTSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.6 in95.7 in
Length195.5 in160.7 in
Width72.2 in70.4 in
Height57.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.79.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested69027%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested69027%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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