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Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,485

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $74,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,632

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $68,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelELRSL
TrimBaseSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,000 $140,440
Base Invoice $71,625 $130,609
CD player, remote 300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,695  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
CD player, remote 264  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,756  
Luxury Package 1,492  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 3,990 3,480
Options (change) 3,512 3,236
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 2,600
Total Price $72,485 $147,395
Total Invoice $68,632 $137,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ELR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,491
Model Year20142012
ModelELRSL
TrimBaseSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine181hp E+518hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$72,485$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-10,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,485$136,450
Total Invoice$68,632$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-10,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,632$127,123

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142012
ModelELRSL
TrimBaseSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row high console$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,200$19,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,197

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142012
ModelELRSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.1 in100.8 in
Length186.0 in180.4 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height55.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.510.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ELR

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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