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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: $56,235

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,365

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $5,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelDTSSLKSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,875 $42,900 $55,400
Base Invoice $56,581 $39,897 $51,522
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290
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
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Analog clock   250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200
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
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Analog clock   233 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651
Options (change) 0 12,430 11,660
Options (change) 0 11,563 10,847
Destination 920 905 905
Total Price $60,795 $56,235 $67,965
Total Invoice $57,501 $52,365 $63,274

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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: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,031
Model Year201120132013
ModelDTSSLKSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine291hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA4M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$60,795$56,235$67,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,035-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,795$54,200$64,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580
Total Invoice$57,501$52,365$63,274
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,501$50,470$60,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,839

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201120132013
ModelDTSSLKSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,430$9,465$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,895-2,965

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112013
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
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, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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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