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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,025 Cadillac CTS Luxury | ||||||||
| Difference: $5,550 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,859 Cadillac CTS Luxury | ||||||||
| Difference: $4,678 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | Premium | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium | CTS-V | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $51,285 | $56,285 | $60,685 | $59,955 | $69,955 | $83,995 | $47,650 | $53,300 |
| Base Invoice | $48,208 | $52,626 | $56,740 | $56,058 | $65,408 | $78,535 | $44,314 | $49,569 |
| CD player, remote | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 495 | 495 | 495 | 495 | 495 | 720 | 720 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,070 | 1,070 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,890 | 2,890 | ||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 690 | 690 | ||||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 630 | 630 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | ||||||
| CD player, remote | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 | 670 | 670 | |
| Lighting Package | 995 | 995 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,688 | 2,688 | ||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 642 | 642 | ||||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 586 | 586 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 745 | 745 | 745 | 745 | 745 | 250 | 10,050 | 10,050 |
| Options (change) | 656 | 656 | 656 | 656 | 656 | 220 | 9,348 | 9,348 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $53,025 | $58,025 | $62,425 | $61,695 | $71,695 | $86,240 | $58,575 | $64,225 |
| Total Invoice | $49,859 | $54,277 | $58,391 | $57,709 | $67,059 | $80,750 | $54,537 | $59,792 |
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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: $5,690 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,810 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | Premium | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium | CTS-V | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 268hp I4 | 268hp I4 | 268hp I4 | 420hp V6 | 420hp V6 | 640hp V8 | 228hp V6 | 300hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $53,025 | $58,025 | $62,425 | $61,695 | $71,695 | $86,240 | $58,575 | $64,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -140 | -2,840 | -4,815 | -365 | -5,440 | -2,240 | 0 | -1,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,885 | $55,185 | $57,610 | $61,330 | $66,255 | $84,000 | $58,575 | $63,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,300 | $4,725 | $8,445 | $13,370 | $31,115 | $0 | $4,600 |
| Total Invoice | $49,859 | $54,277 | $58,391 | $57,709 | $67,059 | $80,750 | $54,537 | $59,792 |
| Adjustments for Features | -132 | -2,657 | -4,504 | -341 | -5,088 | -2,097 | 0 | -978 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,727 | $51,620 | $53,887 | $57,368 | $61,971 | $78,653 | $54,537 | $58,814 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,893 | $4,160 | $7,641 | $12,244 | $28,926 | $0 | $4,277 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Luxury | Performance | Premium | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium | CTS-V | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | |||||||
| RWD | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Residual heat | $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 | $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 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $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 | ||||||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $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 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-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 | |||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $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 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,955 | $12,655 | $14,630 | $10,180 | $15,255 | $12,055 | $9,815 | $10,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $140 | $2,840 | $4,815 | $365 | $5,440 | $2,240 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -132 | -2,657 | -4,504 | -341 | -5,088 | -2,097 | 0 | -978 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,656 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 9% |
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