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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,490

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $30,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,993

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $27,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelSLSLSLSLDTS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $59,875
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $56,581
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,000 1,000      
Upgraded leather upholstery 900 900      
Wood trim     0 0  
Adaptive cruise control         1,695
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 605 605 605 605  
Synthetic suede headliner 930 930      
Upgraded leather upholstery 837 837      
Wood trim     0 0  
Adaptive cruise control         1,492
Options (change) 4,800 4,800 2,900 650 1,695
Options (change) 4,465 4,465 2,698 605 1,492
Destination 925 925 925 925 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $92,675 $116,525 $155,175 $222,725 $62,490
Total Invoice $86,254 $108,434 $144,379 $207,291 $58,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,419
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelSLSLSLSLDTS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12291hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19245/50-18
Total Price$92,675$116,525$155,175$222,725$62,490
Adjustments for Features-9,500-12,550-17,375-19,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,175$103,975$137,800$203,150$62,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$54,625$119,975$0
Total Invoice$86,254$108,434$144,379$207,291$58,993
Adjustments for Features-8,842-11,679-16,166-18,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,412$96,755$128,213$189,072$58,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,343$50,801$111,660$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelSLSLSLSLDTS
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,830$19,880$24,705$26,905$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,500$12,550$17,375$19,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,842-11,679-16,166-18,2190

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20172011
ModelSLDTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in115.6 in
Length182.3 in207.6 in
Width73.9 in74.8 in
Height51.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

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