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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: $51,495

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $92,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,392

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $86,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL63 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,440 $49,475
Base Invoice $130,609 $45,372
Wood trim 0  
Wood trim 0  
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 875 720
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $143,915 $51,495
Total Invoice $134,084 $47,392

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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: $76,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,873
Model Year20122006
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL63 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$143,915$51,495
Adjustments for Features-15,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,010$51,495
Total Invoice$134,084$47,392
Adjustments for Features-14,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,265$47,392

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122006
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL63 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Side curtain airbags $350
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,245$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,8190

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122006
ModelSLCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in113.4 in
Length180.4 in190.1 in
Width71.5 in70.6 in
Height51.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.3,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.2 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft312.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

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