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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: $57,875

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $23,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,886

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $22,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelXLRXLRSLKSLK
TrimBaseXLR-VSLK300SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $44,314 $49,569
Lighting Package     1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Wood trim     690 690
Upgraded leather upholstery     630 630
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Lighting Package     995 995
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Wood trim     642 642
Upgraded leather upholstery     586 586
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Options (change) 0 0 9,350 9,350
Options (change) 0 0 8,697 8,697
Destination 840 840 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $57,875 $63,525
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $53,886 $59,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,953
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelXLRXLRSLKSLK
TrimBaseXLR-VSLK300SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine320hp V8443hp V8228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$81,490$101,300$57,875$63,525
Adjustments for Features-2,575-3,1250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,915$98,175$57,875$62,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0$4,600
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$53,886$59,141
Adjustments for Features-2,409-2,7730-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,839$87,124$53,886$58,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,285$0$4,277

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelXLRXLRSLKSLK
TrimBaseXLR-VSLK300SLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,565$2,440$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$3,125$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,409-2,7730-978

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,675 lb.3,210 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested41519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested41519%

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