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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: $61,675

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $92,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,659

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $86,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelDTSSLSL
TrimPerformanceAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,675 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $47,381 $139,221 $202,322
Platinum Edition 6,490    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0    
Navigation system 1,945    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950  
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Platinum Edition 5,387    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0    
Navigation system 1,614    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744  
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Options (change) 10,130 3,540 590
Options (change) 8,408 3,293 549
Destination 870 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $61,675 $154,165 $220,365
Total Invoice $56,659 $143,439 $205,096

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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: $77,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,149
Model Year200820162016
ModelDTSSLSL
TrimPerformanceAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine291hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,675$154,165$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-14,650-18,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,675$139,515$201,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,900
Total Invoice$56,659$143,439$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-13,631-17,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,659$129,808$187,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,651

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200820162016
ModelDTSSLSL
TrimPerformanceAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Night vision  $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather headliner  $1000
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,380$21,030$25,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,650$18,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,631-17,637

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082016
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.3,936 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested295077%
Total Not Requested90023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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