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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,660 Cadillac DTS V8 | |||||
| Difference: $1,280 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,872 Cadillac DTS V8 | |||||
| Difference: $1,282 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | DTS | DTS | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | V8 | Performance | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $45,855 | $53,805 | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 |
| Base Invoice | $42,874 | $50,308 | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 |
| Front buckets | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 550 | ||||
| Luxury II Package | 3,450 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,145 | 1,945 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Sun and Sound Package | 740 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | ||
| Appearance Package | 1,300 | 1,000 | |||
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Front buckets | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 457 | ||||
| Luxury II Package | 3,226 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,780 | 1,614 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 |
| Sun and Sound Package | 615 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | ||
| Appearance Package | 1,209 | 930 | |||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | |||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,885 | 1,945 | 9,915 | 9,615 | 5,050 |
| Options (change) | 6,078 | 1,614 | 9,219 | 8,940 | 4,695 |
| Destination | 920 | 920 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $53,660 | $56,670 | $54,940 | $59,940 | $70,425 |
| Total Invoice | $49,872 | $52,842 | $51,154 | $55,803 | $65,646 |
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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: $2,345 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,093 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | DTS | DTS | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | V8 | Performance | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 275hp V8 | 291hp V8 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/50-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $53,660 | $56,670 | $54,940 | $59,940 | $70,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,555 | -3,625 | -4,675 | -4,625 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,660 | $55,115 | $51,315 | $55,265 | $65,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,455 | $0 | $3,950 | $14,485 |
| Total Invoice | $49,872 | $52,842 | $51,154 | $55,803 | $65,646 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,450 | -3,375 | -4,352 | -4,311 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,872 | $51,392 | $47,779 | $51,451 | $61,335 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,520 | $0 | $3,672 | $13,556 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | DTS | DTS | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | V8 | Performance | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,725 | $7,280 | $9,350 | $10,400 | $10,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,555 | $3,625 | $4,675 | $4,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,450 | -3,375 | -4,352 | -4,311 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | DTS | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,010 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8
| Luxury II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 63% |
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 92% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 18% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 18% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 47% |
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