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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: $60,740

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $85,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,546

Cadillac ELR   
Difference: $78,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelELRSLSL
TrimBaseSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $65,000 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $62,075 $129,316 $184,838
CD player, remote 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170  
Wood trim   0 0
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
CD player, remote 220    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,756    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088  
Wood trim   0 0
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Options (change) 2,245 3,470 2,300
Options (change) 1,976 3,227 2,139
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 2,600 2,600
Total Price $60,740 $145,995 $204,525
Total Invoice $57,546 $136,018 $190,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ELR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,556
Model Year201620112011
ModelELRSLSL
TrimBaseSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine233hp E+518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVTT7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,740$145,995$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-9,570-10,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,740$136,425$193,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,480
Total Invoice$57,546$136,018$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-8,916-9,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,546$127,102$180,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$53,461

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201620112011
ModelELRSLSL
TrimBaseSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$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$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row high console$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
17 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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$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$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,800$18,370$19,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,570$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,916-9,889

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162011
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 Weight4,066 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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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