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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,285

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $54,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,580

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $51,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelDTSSLSLSL
TrimPerformanceSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,695 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $46,465 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Navigation system 1,795      
Adaptive cruise control 1,000      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 1,490      
Adaptive cruise control 830      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 2,795 590 590 590
Options (change) 2,320 549 549 549
Destination 795 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,285 $108,215 $148,815 $217,315
Total Invoice $49,580 $100,705 $138,463 $202,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,386
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelDTSSLSLSL
TrimPerformanceSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine291hp V8429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionA4T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,285$108,215$148,815$217,315
Adjustments for Features0-11,540-15,665-22,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,285$96,675$133,150$194,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,475$97,725
Total Invoice$49,580$100,705$138,463$202,259
Adjustments for Features0-10,739-14,575-21,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,580$89,966$123,888$180,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,922$90,966

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelDTSSLSLSL
TrimPerformanceSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control $150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,180$15,720$19,845$27,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,540$15,665$22,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,739-14,575-21,327

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062014
ModelDTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.6 in101.8 in
Length207.6 in181.8 in
Width74.8 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.813.5 ft3

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