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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: $47,030 Cadillac CTS Performance | ||||||
| Difference: $7,235 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,350 Cadillac CTS Performance | ||||||
| Difference: $6,176 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Performance | Premium | CTS-V |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 | $43,950 | $48,150 | $63,215 |
| Base Invoice | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 | $41,532 | $45,501 | $59,106 |
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | |||
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1,010 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Appearance Package | 1,000 | |||||
| Performance Luxury Package | 2,185 | |||||
| Wood trim | 600 | |||||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | |||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 939 | 939 | 939 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | 232 | 232 | ||||
| Appearance Package | 930 | |||||
| Performance Luxury Package | 1,923 | |||||
| Wood trim | 528 | |||||
| Options (change) | 9,240 | 10,240 | 5,425 | 2,185 | 0 | 600 |
| Options (change) | 8,591 | 9,521 | 5,044 | 1,923 | 0 | 528 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $54,265 | $60,565 | $70,800 | $47,030 | $49,045 | $66,010 |
| Total Invoice | $50,526 | $56,384 | $65,995 | $44,350 | $46,396 | $61,829 |
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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: $3,115 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Performance | Premium | CTS-V |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 318hp V6 | 318hp V6 | 556hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $54,265 | $60,565 | $70,800 | $47,030 | $49,045 | $66,010 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,120 | -5,470 | -5,270 | 0 | -725 | -350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,145 | $55,095 | $65,530 | $47,030 | $48,320 | $65,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,950 | $15,385 | $0 | $1,290 | $18,630 |
| Total Invoice | $50,526 | $56,384 | $65,995 | $44,350 | $46,396 | $61,829 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,836 | -5,092 | -4,912 | 0 | -686 | -328 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,690 | $51,292 | $61,083 | $44,350 | $45,710 | $61,501 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,602 | $14,393 | $0 | $1,360 | $17,151 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Performance | Premium | CTS-V |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $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 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $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 door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,925 | $11,275 | $11,075 | $5,805 | $6,530 | $6,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,120 | $5,470 | $5,270 | $0 | $725 | $350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,836 | -5,092 | -4,912 | 0 | -686 | -328 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | CTS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 113.4 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,910 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 47.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 915 | 31% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 915 | 31% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | No |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance
| Performance Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 575 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 57% |
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