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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: $50,285

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,815

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $1,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,195 $49,695 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $38,517 $46,465 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Luxury III Package 6,500        
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium II Package     3,650 3,650 1,400
Heating Package     970 970  
Lighting Package     1,000 1,000 1,000
Automatic climate control, front     710 710 710
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700
Appearance Package       990  
Luxury III Package 6,013        
Navigation system 1,490 1,490 1,116 1,116 1,116
Premium II Package     3,394 3,394 1,302
Heating Package     902 902  
Lighting Package     930 930 930
Automatic climate control, front     660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
Appearance Package       921  
Options (change) 8,295 1,795 8,230 9,220 5,010
Options (change) 7,503 1,490 7,652 8,573 4,658
Destination 795 795 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,285 $52,285 $52,355 $57,395 $69,585
Total Invoice $46,815 $48,750 $48,743 $53,430 $64,858

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $418
Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp V8291hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA4A4M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,285$52,285$52,355$57,395$69,585
Adjustments for Features0-400-2,520-2,820-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,285$51,885$49,835$54,575$65,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$4,740$15,930
Total Invoice$46,815$48,750$48,743$53,430$64,858
Adjustments for Features0-373-2,346-2,625-3,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,815$48,377$46,397$50,805$61,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,562$0$4,408$14,900

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006200720072007
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,705$6,105$8,225$8,525$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$2,520$2,820$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-373-2,346-2,625-3,561

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062007
ModelDTSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.6 in95.7 in
Length207.6 in160.7 in
Width74.8 in70.4 in
Height57.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.89.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested215047%
Total Not Requested245553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested69027%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested69027%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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