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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: $42,015

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $14,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,535

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $13,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $33,675
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $31,486
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Heating Package 990 990    
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Navigation System       3,145
Luxury Level One Package       850
Performance Collection       3,350
Temporary spare tire       250
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Heating Package 921 921    
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Navigation System       2,610
Luxury Level One Package       706
Performance Collection       2,780
Temporary spare tire       208
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 7,595
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 6,304
Destination 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $42,015
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $38,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,779
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8hp
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$42,015
Adjustments for Features-6,485-7,535-7,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,740$53,690$65,250$42,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$38,535
Adjustments for Features-6,038-7,015-7,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,314$49,987$60,800$38,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,486$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $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
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,275$10,325$10,575$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,485$7,535$7,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,038-7,015-7,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092008
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.3,861 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 SLK300

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested76534%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested76534%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested99073%
Total Not Requested37527%
Luxury Level One Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested292575%
Total Not Requested95025%

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