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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: $45,615

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $108,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,522

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $102,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelSLSLCTS
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $151,350 $219,850 $33,675
Base Invoice $140,756 $204,461 $31,486
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650  
Wood trim 0 0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500    
Performance Collection, with summer tires     2,980
Premium Luxury Collection     8,215
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 605 605  
Wood trim 0 0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395    
Performance Collection, with summer tires     2,473
Premium Luxury Collection     6,818
Options (change) 2,150 650 11,195
Options (change) 2,000 605 9,291
Destination 925 925 745
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $154,425 $222,725 $45,615
Total Invoice $143,681 $207,291 $41,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,318
Model Year201720172008
ModelSLSLCTS
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8621hp V12hp
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$154,425$222,725$45,615
Adjustments for Features-20,250-24,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,175$198,375$45,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$64,200$0
Total Invoice$143,681$207,291$41,522
Adjustments for Features-18,841-22,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,840$184,628$41,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$59,788$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201720172008
ModelSLSLCTS
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000$1000 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$24,515$28,615$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$20,250$24,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18,841-22,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172008
ModelSLCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in113.4 in
Length182.3 in191.6 in
Width73.9 in72.5 in
Height51.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested320078%
Total Not Requested92522%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested456565%
Total Not Requested250035%

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