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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: $64,400

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $79,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,979

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $74,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL63 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,050 $58,280
Base Invoice $129,316 $53,326
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170  
Wood trim 0 600
Navigation System   2,145
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088  
Wood trim 0 498
Navigation System   1,780
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,170 2,745
Options (change) 1,088 2,278
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600
Total Price $143,695 $64,400
Total Invoice $133,879 $58,979

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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: $66,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,077
Model Year20112009
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL63 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$143,695$64,400
Adjustments for Features-12,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,005$64,400
Total Invoice$133,879$58,979
Adjustments for Features-11,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,056$58,979

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112009
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL63 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback 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
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$17,280$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,8230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112009
ModelSLCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in113.4 in
Length180.4 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.5 in
Height51.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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