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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: $46,485

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $9,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,306

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $9,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,195 $49,695 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $38,517 $46,465 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Luxury II Package 2,500        
Navigation system 1,995 1,795      
Lighting Package     1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package     990 990  
Premium I Package     2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front     730 730 730
Luxury II Package 2,338        
Navigation system 1,656 1,490      
Lighting Package     958 958 958
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package     921 921  
Premium I Package     2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front     679 679 679
Options (change) 4,495 1,795 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 3,994 1,490 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $46,485 $52,285 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $43,306 $48,750 $52,352 $57,002 $68,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,190
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp V8291hp V8228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA4A4M6T7T7
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)225/55-17245/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$46,485$52,285$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-5,215-6,265-6,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,485$50,130$51,010$54,960$66,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,645$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$43,306$48,750$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-2,009-4,856-5,833-6,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,306$46,741$47,496$51,169$61,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,435$0$3,673$14,487

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Cargo net $40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
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$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$6,230$9,290$10,340$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$5,215$6,265$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,009-4,856-5,833-6,071

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062009
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested44019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested44019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

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