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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: $54,405 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | |||||||
| Difference: $3,620 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,662 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | |||||||
| Difference: $3,615 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | V-Sport Premium | CTS-V | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $56,285 | $60,685 | $69,955 | $83,995 | $42,900 | $55,400 | $67,990 |
| Base Invoice | $52,626 | $56,740 | $65,408 | $78,535 | $39,897 | $51,522 | $63,231 |
| CD player, remote | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 495 | 495 | 495 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 0 | 0 | 2,250 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 850 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||||
| CD player, remote | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 436 | 436 | 436 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 0 | 0 | 2,093 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 791 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 745 | 745 | 745 | 250 | 10,600 | 9,830 | 9,640 |
| Options (change) | 656 | 656 | 656 | 220 | 9,860 | 9,144 | 8,968 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $58,025 | $62,425 | $71,695 | $86,240 | $54,405 | $66,135 | $78,535 |
| Total Invoice | $54,277 | $58,391 | $67,059 | $80,750 | $50,662 | $61,571 | $73,104 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,759 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | V-Sport Premium | CTS-V | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 268hp I4 | 268hp I4 | 420hp V6 | 640hp V8 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $58,025 | $62,425 | $71,695 | $86,240 | $54,405 | $66,135 | $78,535 |
| Adjustments for Features | -915 | -2,790 | -3,415 | -315 | 0 | -1,150 | -2,375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,110 | $59,635 | $68,280 | $85,925 | $54,405 | $64,985 | $76,160 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,525 | $11,170 | $28,815 | $0 | $10,580 | $21,755 |
| Total Invoice | $54,277 | $58,391 | $67,059 | $80,750 | $50,662 | $61,571 | $73,104 |
| Adjustments for Features | -856 | -2,610 | -3,194 | -295 | 0 | -1,071 | -2,211 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,421 | $55,781 | $63,865 | $80,455 | $50,662 | $60,500 | $70,893 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,360 | $10,444 | $27,034 | $0 | $9,838 | $20,231 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | V-Sport Premium | CTS-V | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote start | $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 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $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 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Performance traction management | $250 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Differential cooler | $0 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Carbon fiber hood | $0 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $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 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $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 | $10,505 | $12,380 | $13,005 | $9,905 | $9,590 | $10,740 | $11,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $915 | $2,790 | $3,415 | $315 | $0 | $1,150 | $2,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -856 | -2,610 | -3,194 | -295 | 0 | -1,071 | -2,211 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,656 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 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 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
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