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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: $53,080

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $580

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,419

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimV8PerformanceSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Front buckets 0        
Wood trim 550        
Luxury II Package 3,450        
Navigation system 2,145 1,945 1,200 1,200  
Sun and Sound Package 740        
Lighting Package     990 990 990
Interior Trim Package     710 710  
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package     1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Heated front seats     690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio         500
Front buckets 0        
Wood trim 457        
Luxury II Package 3,226        
Navigation system 1,780 1,614 1,116 1,116  
Sun and Sound Package 615        
Lighting Package     921 921 921
Interior Trim Package     660 660  
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package     1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Heated front seats     642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio         465
Options (change) 6,885 1,945 9,405 9,405 4,575
Options (change) 6,078 1,614 8,747 8,747 4,255
Destination 920 920 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,660 $56,670 $53,080 $57,130 $68,150
Total Invoice $49,872 $52,842 $49,419 $53,186 $63,525

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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: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,269
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimV8PerformanceSLK280SLK350SLK55 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, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,660$56,670$53,080$57,130$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-3,025-3,025-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,660$55,615$50,055$54,105$64,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,955$0$4,050$14,770
Total Invoice$49,872$52,842$49,419$53,186$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-984-2,816-2,816-3,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,872$51,858$46,603$50,370$60,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,986$0$3,767$13,823

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLKSLK
TrimV8PerformanceSLK280SLK350SLK55 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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200   
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   
Cargo net $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
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $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
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$6,750$7,805$9,775$9,775$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$3,025$3,025$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984-2,816-2,816-3,099

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092006
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 V8

Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested67537%
Total Not Requested115063%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested17513%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested17513%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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