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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: $67,720

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $126,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,515

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $117,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCTSSLS AMG
TrimCTS-VBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,600 $189,600
Base Invoice $59,466 $176,328
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595 1,000
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524 930
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395
Options (change) 595 2,500
Options (change) 524 2,325
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 2,600 1,700
Total Price $67,720 $194,675
Total Invoice $63,515 $181,228

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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: $125,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116,452
Model Year20142012
ModelCTSSLS AMG
TrimCTS-VBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine556hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/35-19
Total Price$67,720$194,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,720$193,320
Total Invoice$63,515$181,228
Adjustments for Features0-1,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,515$179,967

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCTSSLS AMG
TrimCTS-VBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
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
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 
Approach detection$25 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,261

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCTSSLS AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.4 in105.5 in
Length188.5 in182.6 in
Width74.1 in76.3 in
Height55.9 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,278 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft36.2 ft3

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