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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: $47,030

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $6,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,350

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $5,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $43,950 $48,150 $63,215
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $41,532 $45,501 $59,106
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300        
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470      
Tires, run-flat 260 260        
Lighting Package 990 990 990      
Interior Trim Package 710 710        
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      
Performance Luxury Package       2,185    
Wood trim           600
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209        
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367      
Tires, run-flat 242 242        
Lighting Package 921 921 921      
Interior Trim Package 660 660        
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      
Performance Luxury Package       1,923    
Wood trim           528
Options (change) 9,665 9,665 4,575 2,185 0 600
Options (change) 8,989 8,989 4,255 1,923 0 528
Destination 775 775 775 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 2,600
Total Price $53,340 $57,390 $68,150 $47,030 $49,045 $67,310
Total Invoice $49,661 $53,428 $63,525 $44,350 $46,396 $63,129

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,801
Model Year200620062006201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$53,340$57,390$68,150$47,030$49,045$67,310
Adjustments for Features-3,770-3,770-3,8450-725-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,570$53,620$64,305$47,030$48,320$65,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,735$0$1,290$18,880
Total Invoice$49,661$53,428$63,525$44,350$46,396$63,129
Adjustments for Features-3,510-3,510-3,5840-686-1,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,151$49,918$59,941$44,350$45,710$61,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,790$0$1,360$17,466

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200620062006201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $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
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights   $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,825$9,825$9,900$6,055$6,780$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,770$3,770$3,845$0$725$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,510-3,510-3,5840-686-1,313

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062013
ModelSLKCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in113.4 in
Length160.7 in188.5 in
Width70.4 in74.1 in
Height51.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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, power100Yes
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 Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested42532%
Total Not Requested90068%

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