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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: $63,805

Cadillac XTS Platinum   
Difference: $38,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,679

Cadillac XTS Platinum   
Difference: $35,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelXTSSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,015 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $57,984 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
CD player, remote 300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   5,050      
Synthetic suede headliner   1,000 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery   900 900    
Wood trim, alternative type   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   4,090 4,090    
CD player, remote 264        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   4,697      
Synthetic suede headliner   930 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery   837 837    
Wood trim, alternative type   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   3,804 3,804    
Options (change) 795 14,790 9,740 3,750 1,500
Options (change) 700 13,756 9,059 3,488 1,395
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $63,805 $102,665 $121,465 $156,025 $223,575
Total Invoice $59,679 $95,545 $113,028 $145,169 $208,081

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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: $26,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,568
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelXTSSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine304hp V6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$63,805$102,665$121,465$156,025$223,575
Adjustments for Features0-12,140-12,140-12,465-14,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,805$90,525$109,325$143,560$208,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,800$53,035$118,385
Total Invoice$59,679$95,545$113,028$145,169$208,081
Adjustments for Features0-11,298-11,297-11,598-13,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,679$84,247$101,731$133,571$194,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,484$49,324$110,185

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelXTSSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
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
Backup collision intervention$150    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Approach detection$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,715$19,855$19,855$20,180$22,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,140$12,140$12,465$14,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,298-11,297-11,598-13,649

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152017
ModelXTSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.7 in101.7 in
Length202.0 in182.3 in
Width72.9 in73.9 in
Height59.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.013.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165054%
Total Not Requested140046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable3500No
Active curve tilting1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4500100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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