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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,330

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $128,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,621

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $120,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelDTSDTSSLS AMG
TrimV8PerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,175 $50,675 $183,000
Base Invoice $40,369 $47,381 $170,190
Platinum Edition 6,490 6,490  
Luxury III Package 5,000    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850    
Front buckets 0    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,500
Platinum Edition 5,387 5,387  
Luxury III Package 4,675    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706    
Front buckets 0    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,395
Options (change) 14,285 8,435 1,500
Options (change) 12,382 7,001 1,395
Destination 870 870 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $58,330 $59,980 $187,075
Total Invoice $53,621 $55,252 $174,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $131,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,856
Model Year200820082011
ModelDTSDTSSLS AMG
TrimV8PerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine275hp V8291hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18265/35-19
Total Price$58,330$59,980$187,075
Adjustments for Features-2,520-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,810$57,210$187,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0
Total Invoice$53,621$55,252$174,160
Adjustments for Features-2,317-2,5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,304$52,700$174,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year200820082011
ModelDTSDTSSLS AMG
TrimV8PerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Residual heat  $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,565$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,317-2,5520

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.6 in105.5 in
Length207.6 in182.6 in
Width74.8 in76.3 in
Height57.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 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 Volume18.8 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested265065%
Total Not Requested140035%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested131528%
Total Not Requested344072%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested265069%
Total Not Requested120031%

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