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

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,490

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $535

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,679

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelDTSSLKSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,875 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $56,581 $43,710 $55,056
Adaptive cruise control 1,695    
Premium 3 Package   3,790 3,790
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package   3,390  
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Adaptive cruise control 1,492    
Premium 3 Package   3,525 3,525
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package   3,153  
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 1,695 15,100 10,940
Options (change) 1,492 14,044 10,175
Destination 920 925 925
Total Price $62,490 $63,025 $71,065
Total Invoice $58,993 $58,679 $66,156

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,700
Model Year201120162016
ModelDTSSLKSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine291hp V8241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA4T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$62,490$63,025$71,065
Adjustments for Features0-5,785-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$57,240$65,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240
Total Invoice$58,993$58,679$66,156
Adjustments for Features0-5,386-5,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,993$53,293$60,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201120162016
ModelDTSSLKSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Roll bar $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
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
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,505$13,290$13,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,785$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,386-5,199

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112016
ModelDTSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.6 in95.7 in
Length207.6 in162.8 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested130038%
Total Not Requested210062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested86557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested130038%
Total Not Requested210062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%

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