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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,410

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $121,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,857

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $113,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL65 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $187,200 $63,215
Base Invoice $174,096 $59,106
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Wood trim 0  
Recaro performance seats   3,400
Synthetic suede steering wheel   300
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Wood trim 0  
Recaro performance seats   2,992
Synthetic suede steering wheel   264
Options (change) 1,640 3,700
Options (change) 1,525 3,256
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600
Total Price $192,315 $70,410
Total Invoice $179,096 $65,857

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,576
Model Year20082013
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL65 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine604hp V12556hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$192,315$70,410
Adjustments for Features-11,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$180,865$70,410
Total Invoice$179,096$65,857
Adjustments for Features-10,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$168,433$65,857

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082013
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL65 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$16,605$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082013
ModelSLCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in113.4 in
Length178.5 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height51.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.4,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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