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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,285 Cadillac CTS Luxury | ||||||||
| Difference: $55 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,661 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | ||||||||
| Difference: $974 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Luxury | Premium Luxury | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,900 | $46,950 | $61,500 | $51,695 | $59,195 | $60,695 | $70,795 | $85,995 |
| Base Invoice | $39,897 | $43,664 | $57,195 | $49,110 | $56,235 | $57,660 | $67,255 | $81,695 |
| Interior Trim Package | 710 | 710 | ||||||
| Comfort Package | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,470 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | 260 | 260 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | 990 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| 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 | |||||||
| Interior Trim Package | 660 | 660 | ||||||
| Comfort Package | 1,209 | 1,209 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,367 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | 242 | 242 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | 921 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |
| 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 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 9,665 | 9,665 | 4,575 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,989 | 8,989 | 4,255 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $53,340 | $57,390 | $68,150 | $53,285 | $60,785 | $62,285 | $72,385 | $87,990 |
| Total Invoice | $49,661 | $53,428 | $63,525 | $50,635 | $57,760 | $59,185 | $68,780 | $83,690 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Luxury | ||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $840 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $228 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Luxury | Premium Luxury | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 268hp I4 | 335hp V6 | 420hp V6 | 420hp V6 | 640hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | ?, 9 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 |
| Total Price | $53,340 | $57,390 | $68,150 | $53,285 | $60,785 | $62,285 | $72,385 | $87,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -75 | -785 | -3,785 | -1,010 | -6,310 | -2,260 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,340 | $57,390 | $68,075 | $52,500 | $57,000 | $61,275 | $66,075 | $85,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $14,735 | $0 | $4,500 | $8,775 | $13,575 | $33,230 |
| Total Invoice | $49,661 | $53,428 | $63,525 | $50,635 | $57,760 | $59,185 | $68,780 | $83,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -70 | -746 | -3,597 | -960 | -5,996 | -2,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,661 | $53,428 | $63,455 | $49,889 | $54,163 | $58,225 | $62,784 | $81,540 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,767 | $13,794 | $0 | $4,274 | $8,336 | $12,895 | $31,651 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Luxury | Premium Luxury | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Performance traction management | $250 | |||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Differential cooler | $0 | |||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||||
| Carbon fiber hood | $0 | |||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Rear camera mirror | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,975 | $9,975 | $10,050 | $10,760 | $13,760 | $10,985 | $16,285 | $12,235 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $75 | $785 | $3,785 | $1,010 | $6,310 | $2,260 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -70 | -746 | -3,597 | -960 | -5,996 | -2,150 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | SLK | CTS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 114.6 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 195.5 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,656 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Interior Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 13% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 4% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Interior Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 13% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 4% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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