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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: $37,725

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $111,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,507

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $104,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelSLSLCTSCTS
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $137,687 $200,183 $27,368 $45,372
Wood trim 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Luxury Package     1,800  
Leather seating surfaces     1,300  
Sport Package     1,640  
Navigation system     2,995  
Wood trim 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Luxury Package     1,493  
Leather seating surfaces     1,079  
Sport Package     1,361  
Navigation system     2,486  
Options (change) 590 590 7,735 0
Options (change) 549 549 6,419 0
Destination 925 925 720 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $149,565 $218,065 $37,725 $51,495
Total Invoice $139,161 $202,957 $34,507 $47,392

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,692
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelSLSLCTSCTS
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8621hp V12210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$149,565$218,065$37,725$51,495
Adjustments for Features-20,380-27,3300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,185$190,735$37,725$51,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,550$0$13,470
Total Invoice$139,161$202,957$34,507$47,392
Adjustments for Features-18,962-25,4370-276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,199$177,520$34,507$47,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,321$0$12,609

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelSLSLCTSCTS
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200  
Night vision $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather headliner $1000  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$22,920$29,870$2,540$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$20,380$27,330$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-18,962-25,4370-276

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152006
ModelSLCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in113.4 in
Length181.8 in190.1 in
Width73.9 in70.6 in
Height51.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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