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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: $73,495

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $71,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,951

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $66,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL63 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $140,440 $69,900
Base Invoice $130,609 $65,356
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Options (change) 1,180 0
Options (change) 1,097 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600
Total Price $145,095 $73,495
Total Invoice $135,181 $68,951

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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: $59,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,966
Model Year20122015
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL63 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
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$145,095$73,495
Adjustments for Features-12,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,005$73,495
Total Invoice$135,181$68,951
Adjustments for Features-11,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,917$68,951

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122015
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL63 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
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
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
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$17,255$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,2640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122015
ModelSLCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in113.4 in
Length180.4 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height51.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.4,248 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
7.2 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft310.5 ft3

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