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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,110

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,827

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $2,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKCTSCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $56,520 $67,540
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790    
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490    
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 595 595
Wood trim 325 325    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700    
Technology Package     2,850  
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525    
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175    
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 530 530
Wood trim 302 302    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651    
Technology Package     2,537  
Options (change) 14,185 10,025 3,445 595
Options (change) 13,192 9,323 3,067 530
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $62,110 $70,150 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $57,827 $65,304 $60,582 $69,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,342
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKCTSCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$62,110$70,150$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features-1,705-1,5050-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,405$68,645$63,935$72,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0$8,125
Total Invoice$57,827$65,304$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features-1,587-1,4010-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,240$63,903$60,582$68,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,663$0$7,889

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKCTSCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Roll bar$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$10,840$10,640$9,135$9,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$1,505$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,587-1,4010-594

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in114.6 in
Length162.8 in195.5 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1504%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested26511%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1504%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested26511%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

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