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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: $19,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,632

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $17,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017201720172017
ModelELRSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,000 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $71,625 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Luxury Package 1,695        
CD player, remote 300        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,995        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,000 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery   900 900    
Wood trim       0 0
Luxury Package 1,492        
CD player, remote 264        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,756        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Synthetic suede headliner   930 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery   837 837    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,990 4,150 4,150 2,250 0
Options (change) 3,512 3,860 3,860 2,093 0
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $72,485 $92,025 $115,875 $154,525 $222,075
Total Invoice $68,632 $85,649 $107,829 $143,774 $206,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ELR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,914
Model Year20142017201720172017
ModelELRSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine181hp E+362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVTT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$72,485$92,025$115,875$154,525$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-10,855-13,905-18,730-20,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,485$81,170$101,970$135,795$201,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$54,625$119,975
Total Invoice$68,632$85,649$107,829$143,774$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-10,103-12,939-17,427-19,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,632$75,546$94,890$126,347$187,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,344$50,801$111,660

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142017201720172017
ModelELRSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Second-row high console$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0    
3.3 kW onboard charger$0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regeneration paddles$100    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,075$15,930$18,980$23,805$26,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,855$13,905$18,730$20,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,103-12,939-17,427-19,480

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142017
ModelELRSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.1 in101.7 in
Length186.0 in182.3 in
Width72.7 in73.9 in
Height55.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.513.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ELR

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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