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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: $88,885

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $126,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,487

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $116,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL65 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $212,240 $85,995
Base Invoice $197,383 $81,695
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 300
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000 595
Wood trim 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 267
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930 530
Wood trim 0  
Options (change) 1,000 895
Options (change) 930 797
Destination 905 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,000
Total Price $215,445 $88,885
Total Invoice $200,518 $84,487

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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: $110,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,944
Model Year20132017
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL65 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12640hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)900, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$215,445$88,885
Adjustments for Features-16,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$199,235$88,885
Total Invoice$200,518$84,487
Adjustments for Features-15,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$185,431$84,487

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132017
ModelSLCTS
TrimSL65 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, power small$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Performance traction management $250
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0
Wide-view front camera $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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Differential cooler $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber hood $0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel$2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather headliner$1000 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$23,845$7,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132017
ModelSLCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in114.6 in
Length181.8 in195.5 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height51.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.7 ft3

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