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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: $75,435

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $25,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,220

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $19,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelXLRSLK
TrimXLR-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $99,160 $67,990
Base Invoice $87,757 $63,231
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 0 6,540
Options (change) 0 6,084
Destination 840 905
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $101,300 $75,435
Total Invoice $89,897 $70,220

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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: $26,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,678
Model Year20082013
ModelXLRSLK
TrimXLR-VSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine443hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$101,300$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,300$74,360
Total Invoice$89,897$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,897$69,219

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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$4,265$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,001

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082013
ModelXLRSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in95.7 in
Length177.7 in162.8 in
Width72.3 in71.5 in
Height50.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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