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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: $46,495

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $9,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,879

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $7,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $43,950 $48,150 $63,215
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $41,532 $45,501 $59,106
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550        
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850      
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750      
Navigation System       1,650    
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372        
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Lighting Package 976 976 976      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698      
Navigation System       1,452    
Options (change) 7,920 7,920 5,370 1,650 0 0
Options (change) 7,366 7,366 4,994 1,452 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 2,600
Total Price $55,695 $60,695 $73,895 $46,495 $49,045 $66,710
Total Invoice $51,858 $56,508 $68,854 $43,879 $46,396 $62,601

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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: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,012
Model Year201020102010201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$55,695$60,695$73,895$46,495$49,045$66,710
Adjustments for Features-4,260-5,310-5,9100-1,150-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,435$55,385$67,985$46,495$47,895$65,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,550$0$1,400$18,690
Total Invoice$51,858$56,508$68,854$43,879$46,396$62,601
Adjustments for Features-3,967-4,944-5,5070-1,088-1,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,891$51,564$63,347$43,879$45,308$61,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,456$0$1,429$17,291

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201020102010201320132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 $350$350
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
USB port   $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
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150$150
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 
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $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$10,100$11,150$11,750$5,840$6,990$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$5,310$5,910$0$1,150$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,967-4,944-5,5070-1,088-1,431

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20102013
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 SLK300

Premium 1 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 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 Requested150073%
Total Not Requested56527%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 Requested150073%
Total Not Requested56527%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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