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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: $51,285

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $11,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,645

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $10,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,195 $49,695 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $38,517 $46,465 $43,710 $55,056
Luxury III Package 6,500      
Navigation system 1,795 1,795    
Adaptive cruise control 1,000 1,000    
Premium 3 Package     3,790 3,790
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package     3,390  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Luxury III Package 6,013      
Navigation system 1,490 1,490    
Adaptive cruise control 830 830    
Premium 3 Package     3,525 3,525
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package     3,153  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 9,295 2,795 14,400 10,240
Options (change) 8,333 2,320 13,393 9,524
Destination 795 795 925 925
Total Price $51,285 $53,285 $62,325 $70,365
Total Invoice $47,645 $49,580 $58,028 $65,505

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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: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,249
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp V8291hp V8241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T9T7
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$51,285$53,285$62,325$70,365
Adjustments for Features0-400-9,810-9,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,285$52,885$52,515$60,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$8,240
Total Invoice$47,645$49,580$58,028$65,505
Adjustments for Features0-372-9,134-8,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,645$49,208$48,894$56,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,563$0$7,665

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPerformanceSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
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
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
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
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,755$5,155$14,565$14,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$9,810$9,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-9,134-8,946

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062016
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 headlights200Yes
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 Requested282560%
Total Not Requested185540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested250074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested250074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%

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