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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,185

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,713

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $9,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelSLKSLKATSATS
TrimSLK250SLK350PerformancePremium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $41,895 $44,895
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $39,590 $42,425
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650    
Wood trim 990 990    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Cold Weather Package     600 600
CUE and Navigation     795  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Proximity key 605 605    
Wood trim 921 921    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Cold Weather Package     528 528
CUE and Navigation     700  
Options (change) 11,930 11,160 1,395 600
Options (change) 11,098 10,382 1,228 528
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $55,305 $66,835 $44,185 $46,390
Total Invoice $51,498 $62,221 $41,713 $43,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,813
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelSLKSLKATSATS
TrimSLK250SLK350PerformancePremium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$55,305$66,835$44,185$46,390
Adjustments for Features-5,340-6,4900-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,965$60,345$44,185$44,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$755
Total Invoice$51,498$62,221$41,713$43,848
Adjustments for Features-4,972-6,0420-1,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,526$56,179$41,713$42,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$0$764

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelSLKSLKATSATS
TrimSLK250SLK350PerformancePremium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
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
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,540$11,690$5,200$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$6,490$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,972-6,0420-1,371

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122013
ModelSLKATS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length162.8 in182.8 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height51.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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