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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,540

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $184,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,630

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $172,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelCTSSLS AMG
TrimBaseGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,675 $221,580
Base Invoice $31,486 $206,069
Performance Collection 3,350  
Performance Luxury Package 2,875  
Navigation System 3,145  
Polished alloy wheels 750  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,500
Performance Collection 2,780  
Performance Luxury Package 2,386  
Navigation System 2,610  
Polished alloy wheels 623  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,185
Options (change) 10,120 4,500
Options (change) 8,399 4,185
Destination 745 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $44,540 $229,105
Total Invoice $40,630 $213,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $168,455
Model Year20082015
ModelCTSSLS AMG
TrimBaseGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Enginehp 583hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/35-19
Total Price$44,540$229,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,540$224,600
Total Invoice$40,630$213,279
Adjustments for Features0-4,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,630$209,085

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082015
ModelCTSSLS AMG
TrimBaseGT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber hood $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates $200
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,194

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082015
ModelCTSSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.4 in105.5 in
Length191.6 in182.6 in
Width72.5 in76.3 in
Height58.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested77520%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%

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