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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,035

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $28,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,054

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $21,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelXLRSLK
TrimXLR-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $99,160 $65,700
Base Invoice $87,757 $61,101
Lighting Package   1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   730
Lighting Package   958
Multimedia Package   2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   679
Options (change) 0 5,460
Options (change) 0 5,078
Destination 840 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,000
Total Price $101,300 $73,035
Total Invoice $89,897 $68,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,246
Model Year20082009
ModelXLRSLK
TrimXLR-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine443hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$101,300$73,035
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,500$73,035
Total Invoice$89,897$68,054
Adjustments for Features-1,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,300$68,054

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082009
ModelXLRSLK
TrimXLR-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,015$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5970

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082009
ModelXLRSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in95.7 in
Length177.7 in160.7 in
Width72.3 in70.4 in
Height50.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		4.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.6 ft39.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

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