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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: $59,695

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,584

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $4,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSSLKSLK
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $40,874 $53,615
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 720 720
Multimedia Package     2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Proximity key     650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 670 670
Multimedia Package     2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Proximity key     605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 3,445 595 14,820 14,050
Options (change) 3,067 530 13,785 13,069
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $59,695 $72,625
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $55,584 $67,609

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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: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,742
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSSLKSLK
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp V6420hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$59,695$72,625
Adjustments for Features-270-8950-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,665$71,790$59,695$71,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$11,780
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$55,584$67,609
Adjustments for Features-256-8500-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,326$68,215$55,584$66,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,889$0$10,954

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSSLKSLK
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Roll bar  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,035$10,660$9,765$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$895$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-8500-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182015
ModelCTSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.6 in95.7 in
Length195.5 in162.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.710.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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