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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: $43,485 Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6 | |||||||
| Difference: $12,740 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,068 Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6 | |||||||
| Difference: $11,284 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $50,950 | $65,700 | $39,765 | $40,265 | $45,565 | $60,720 |
| Base Invoice | $42,734 | $47,384 | $61,101 | $37,578 | $38,135 | $43,143 | $56,773 |
| Premium I Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||||
| Heating Package | 990 | 990 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,980 | 2,980 | 2,980 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,030 | 1,030 | 1,030 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 730 | 730 | 730 | ||||
| Navigation System | 3,145 | 2,145 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||||
| Heating Package | 921 | 921 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,771 | 2,771 | 2,771 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 958 | 958 | 958 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 679 | 679 | 679 | ||||
| Navigation System | 2,768 | 1,888 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 220 | 220 | 220 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,400 | 9,400 | 5,460 | 3,395 | 2,395 | 250 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,743 | 8,743 | 5,078 | 2,988 | 2,108 | 220 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $56,225 | $61,225 | $73,035 | $43,985 | $43,485 | $46,640 | $62,845 |
| Total Invoice | $52,352 | $57,002 | $68,054 | $41,391 | $41,068 | $44,188 | $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: $6,155 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,305 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 300hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 270hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 556hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $56,225 | $61,225 | $73,035 | $43,985 | $43,485 | $46,640 | $62,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,035 | -8,085 | -8,335 | -950 | 0 | -3,000 | -1,975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,190 | $53,140 | $64,700 | $43,035 | $43,485 | $43,640 | $60,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,950 | $15,510 | $0 | $450 | $605 | $17,835 |
| Total Invoice | $52,352 | $57,002 | $68,054 | $41,391 | $41,068 | $44,188 | $58,898 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,550 | -7,527 | -7,767 | -894 | 0 | -2,842 | -1,851 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,802 | $49,475 | $60,287 | $40,497 | $41,068 | $41,346 | $57,047 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,673 | $14,485 | $0 | $571 | $849 | $16,550 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $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 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||||
| 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 | |||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $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 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $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 | $10,200 | $11,250 | $11,500 | $4,115 | $3,165 | $6,165 | $5,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,035 | $8,085 | $8,335 | $950 | $0 | $3,000 | $1,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,550 | -7,527 | -7,767 | -894 | 0 | -2,842 | -1,851 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 |
| Model | SLK | CTS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 113.4 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,848 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Premium I 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 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 |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 32% |
| 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% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 965 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 28% |
| 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 I 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 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 |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 32% |
| 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% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 965 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 28% |
| 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 SLK55 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 965 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 28% |
| 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 3.0
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 990 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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