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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: $56,740

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $1,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,609

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $1,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLK
TrimV8PerformanceSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $40,874 $53,615
Luxury III Package 5,180      
Front buckets 0      
Navigation system 1,945 1,945    
Sun and Sound Package 850      
Lane departure warning 295 295    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695    
Becker Map Pilot     800 800
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Luxury III Package 4,843      
Front buckets 0      
Navigation system 1,614 1,614    
Sun and Sound Package 706      
Lane departure warning 245 245    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407    
Becker Map Pilot     744 744
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Options (change) 9,965 3,935 13,430 12,660
Options (change) 8,815 3,266 12,493 11,777
Destination 920 920 925 925
Total Price $56,740 $58,660 $58,305 $71,235
Total Invoice $52,609 $54,494 $54,292 $66,317

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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: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,621
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLK
TrimV8PerformanceSLK250SLK350
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$56,740$58,660$58,305$71,235
Adjustments for Features-4000-6,095-7,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,340$58,660$52,210$63,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,320$0$11,780
Total Invoice$52,609$54,494$54,292$66,317
Adjustments for Features-3710-5,675-6,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,238$54,494$48,617$59,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,256$0$10,955

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelDTSDTSSLKSLK
TrimV8PerformanceSLK250SLK350
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
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
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
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
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $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$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,005$5,605$11,700$12,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$6,095$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments-3710-5,675-6,745

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092015
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 V8

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested222548%
Total Not Requested240552%
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 SLK250

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
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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