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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: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,859

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $1,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-SportV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSLK300SLK350SLK55 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 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $56,058 $65,408 $78,535 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495 495   720 720 720
Lighting Package             1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package             2,850 2,850 2,850
Premium 1 Package             2,550 2,550  
Automatic climate control, front             750 750 750
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220 220 220      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436 436   670 670 670
Lighting Package             976 976 976
Multimedia Package             2,650 2,650 2,650
Premium 1 Package             2,372 2,372  
Automatic climate control, front             698 698 698
Options (change) 745 745 745 745 745 250 7,920 7,920 5,370
Options (change) 656 656 656 656 656 220 7,366 7,366 4,994
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 1,000
Total Price $53,025 $58,025 $62,425 $61,695 $71,695 $86,240 $55,695 $60,695 $73,895
Total Invoice $49,859 $54,277 $58,391 $57,709 $67,059 $80,750 $51,858 $56,508 $68,854

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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: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,695
Model Year201620162016201620162016201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-SportV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,025$58,025$62,425$61,695$71,695$86,240$55,695$60,695$73,895
Adjustments for Features-740-3,440-5,415-965-6,040-2,8400-1,050-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,285$54,585$57,010$60,730$65,655$83,400$55,695$59,645$72,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$4,725$8,445$13,370$31,115$0$3,950$16,550
Total Invoice$49,859$54,277$58,391$57,709$67,059$80,750$51,858$56,508$68,854
Adjustments for Features-696-3,218-5,065-903-5,649-2,6590-978-1,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,163$51,059$53,326$56,806$61,410$78,091$51,858$55,530$67,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,896$4,163$7,643$12,247$28,928$0$3,672$15,459

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201620162016201620162016201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-SportV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSLK300SLK350SLK55 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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200$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   
Temporary spare tire      $150$150$150
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 changer, in-dash      $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0
iPod integration      $100$100$100
Media drive      $15$15$15
SD Card slot      $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0   
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   
Door sill trim plates$100  $100  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300    
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 $200$200   
Leather door panel trim      $250$250$250
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
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row      $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner     $650   
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$9,805$12,505$14,480$10,030$15,105$11,905$9,065$10,115$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$3,440$5,415$965$6,040$2,840$0$1,050$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-696-3,218-5,065-903-5,649-2,6590-978-1,537

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162010
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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1909%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1909%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

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