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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: $65,200

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $136,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,643

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $128,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelCTSSLS AMG
TrimCTS-VGT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,280 $199,500
Base Invoice $53,326 $185,535
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 2,145  
Wood trim 600  
Polished alloy wheels 800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 1,780  
Wood trim 498  
Polished alloy wheels 664  
Options (change) 3,545 0
Options (change) 2,942 0
Destination 775 905
Gas Tax 2,600 1,700
Total Price $65,200 $202,105
Total Invoice $59,643 $188,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $134,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,235
Model Year20092013
ModelCTSSLS AMG
TrimCTS-VGT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine556hp V8583hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/35-19
Total Price$65,200$202,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,200$199,675
Total Invoice$59,643$188,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,643$185,878

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

Model Year20092013
ModelCTSSLS AMG
TrimCTS-VGT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Retractable rear spoiler $400
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
Boost gauge$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,262

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

Model Year20092013
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 Weight4,255 lb.3,726 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 CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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