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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: $4,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,815

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $4,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,195 $49,695 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $38,517 $46,465 $39,525 $50,964
Luxury III Package 6,500      
Navigation system 1,795 1,795    
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Wood trim     990 990
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Analog clock     250 250
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Luxury III Package 6,013      
Navigation system 1,490 1,490    
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Wood trim     921 921
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Analog clock     233 233
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 8,295 1,795 11,530 10,760
Options (change) 7,503 1,490 10,726 10,010
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $50,285 $52,285 $54,905 $66,435
Total Invoice $46,815 $48,750 $51,126 $61,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $959
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp V8291hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA4A4M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,285$52,285$54,905$66,435
Adjustments for Features0-400-5,660-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,285$51,885$49,245$59,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$10,380
Total Invoice$46,815$48,750$51,126$61,849
Adjustments for Features0-373-5,270-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,815$48,377$45,856$55,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,562$0$9,653

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Residual heat  $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,680$9,940$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$5,660$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-373-5,270-6,340

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062012
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
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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 wipers100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Total Requested262556%
Total Not Requested205544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested61549%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested61549%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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