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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: $78,590

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $22,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,154

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $16,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelXLRSLK
TrimXLR-VAMG SLK55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $99,160 $72,600
Base Invoice $87,757 $67,518
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Premium 3 Package   1,295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Premium 3 Package   1,204
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 5,065
Options (change) 0 4,711
Destination 840 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $101,300 $78,590
Total Invoice $89,897 $73,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,907
Model Year20082016
ModelXLRSLK
TrimXLR-VAMG SLK55
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$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,300$76,265
Total Invoice$89,897$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-2,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,897$70,990

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082016
ModelXLRSLK
TrimXLR-VAMG SLK55
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 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,090$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,164

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082016
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.3,528 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 AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

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