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Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,155

Cadillac XTS Platinum   
Difference: $40,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,987

Cadillac XTS Platinum   
Difference: $37,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelXTSXTSSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumVsport PlatinumSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,015 $69,785 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $57,984 $65,249 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
CD player, remote 300 300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495        
Temporary spare tire 350 350        
Premium I Package     3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim         0 0
CD player, remote 264 264        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436        
Temporary spare tire 308 308        
Premium I Package     2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 1,145 1,145 7,010 3,840 6,340 3,840
Options (change) 1,008 1,008 6,519 3,571 5,896 3,571
Destination 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $64,155 $71,925 $104,485 $140,515 $139,115 $194,515
Total Invoice $59,987 $67,252 $97,323 $130,922 $129,620 $181,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,947
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelXTSXTSSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumVsport PlatinumSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine304hp V6410hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,155$71,925$104,485$140,515$139,115$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,565-3,365-3,115-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,155$70,750$101,920$137,150$136,000$191,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,595$0$35,230$34,080$89,130
Total Invoice$59,987$67,252$97,323$130,922$129,620$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,099-2,389-3,135-2,902-3,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,987$66,153$94,934$127,787$126,718$177,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,166$0$32,853$31,784$82,981

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelXTSXTSSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumVsport PlatinumSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500     
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane keeping assist$400     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100    
HD radio$50$50    
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge $75    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Polished alloy wheels$350$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,790$13,965$15,355$16,155$15,905$16,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,565$3,365$3,115$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,099-2,389-3,135-2,902-3,227

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152008
ModelXTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.7 in100.8 in
Length202.0 in178.5 in
Width72.9 in71.5 in
Height59.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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