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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: $59,980

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $137,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,252

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $128,301

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSSLS AMG
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,675 $189,600
Base Invoice $47,381 $176,328
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,945  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,500
Wood trim, alternative type   2,500
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,614  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,325
Wood trim, alternative type   2,325
Options (change) 8,435 5,000
Options (change) 7,001 4,650
Destination 870 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $59,980 $197,175
Total Invoice $55,252 $183,553

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $138,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,931
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSSLS AMG
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine291hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18265/35-19
Total Price$59,980$197,175
Adjustments for Features-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,210$197,175
Total Invoice$55,252$183,553
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,622$183,553

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

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSSLS AMG
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,865$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6300

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

Model Year20082012
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.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 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 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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