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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: $67,305

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $85,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,125

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $79,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelSLCTS
TrimAMG SL63CTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $149,700 $63,215
Base Invoice $139,221 $59,106
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000 595
Wood trim 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930 524
Wood trim 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,500 595
Options (change) 2,325 524
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $153,125 $67,305
Total Invoice $142,471 $63,125

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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: $68,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,482
Model Year20162012
ModelSLCTS
TrimAMG SL63CTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$153,125$67,305
Adjustments for Features-17,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,075$67,305
Total Invoice$142,471$63,125
Adjustments for Features-15,8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,607$63,125

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162012
ModelSLCTS
TrimAMG SL63CTS-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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Wind blocker, power small$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$20,515$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,8640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162012
ModelSLCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.8 in113.4 in
Length181.8 in188.5 in
Width73.9 in74.1 in
Height51.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,068 lb.4,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
2600 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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