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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: $43,235

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $9,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,848

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $7,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300          
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470        
Lighting Package 990 990 990        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690        
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925        
Heated front seats 690 690          
Navigation system 1,200 1,200          
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700          
Satellite radio     500        
Navigation System       3,145 2,145    
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209          
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367        
Lighting Package 921 921 921        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642        
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860        
Heated front seats 642 642          
Navigation system 1,116 1,116          
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581          
Satellite radio     465        
Navigation System       2,768 1,888    
Options (change) 8,695 8,695 4,575 3,145 2,145 0 0
Options (change) 8,087 8,087 4,255 2,768 1,888 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $52,370 $56,420 $68,150 $43,735 $43,235 $46,390 $62,845
Total Invoice $48,759 $52,526 $63,525 $41,171 $40,848 $43,968 $58,898

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,063
Model Year2006200620062010201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$52,370$56,420$68,150$43,735$43,235$46,390$62,845
Adjustments for Features-5,820-5,820-6,420-9500-2,750-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,550$50,600$61,730$42,785$43,235$43,640$60,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$450$855$18,185
Total Invoice$48,759$52,526$63,525$41,171$40,848$43,968$58,898
Adjustments for Features-5,419-5,418-5,984-8940-2,606-1,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,340$47,108$57,541$40,277$40,848$41,362$57,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$14,201$0$571$1,085$16,864

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2006200620062010201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150$150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote start     $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat      $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40
Cargo net   $40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   $0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler  $200    
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75    
Boost gauge      $75
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300 
Folding second row seats     $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim     $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Polished alloy wheels     $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$9,825$9,825$10,425$4,955$4,005$6,755$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,820$5,820$6,420$950$0$2,750$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,419-5,418-5,984-8940-2,606-1,757

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062010
ModelSLKCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in113.4 in
Length160.7 in191.6 in
Width70.4 in72.5 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested51538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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