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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: $53,285

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $5,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,635

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350LuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $51,695 $59,195 $60,695 $70,795 $85,995
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $49,110 $56,235 $57,660 $67,255 $81,695
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590          
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890          
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 595 595 595 595  
Wood trim 690 690          
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630          
Automatic climate control, front 760 760          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700          
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409          
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688          
Lighting Package 995 995          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 530 530 530 530  
Wood trim 642 642          
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586          
Automatic climate control, front 707 707          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651          
Options (change) 10,050 10,050 595 595 595 595 0
Options (change) 9,348 9,348 530 530 530 530 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $58,575 $64,225 $53,285 $60,785 $62,285 $72,385 $87,990
Total Invoice $54,537 $59,792 $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 and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,921
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350LuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$58,575$64,225$53,285$60,785$62,285$72,385$87,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-20-2,920-245-5,520-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,575$63,175$53,265$57,865$62,040$66,865$85,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$4,600$8,775$13,600$32,605
Total Invoice$54,537$59,792$50,635$57,760$59,185$68,780$83,690
Adjustments for Features0-978-19-2,775-233-5,245-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,537$58,814$50,616$54,985$58,952$63,535$81,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,277$0$4,369$8,336$12,919$31,058

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350LuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$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
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
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     
Semi-automated parking system   $500 $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 $225 
Sunshades, second row   $125 $125 
Wind blocker, small$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $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     
Rear air vents  $100 $100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250 
Residual heat$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$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     
Rear spoiler$200$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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive$15$15     
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$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     
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 $350$350
Headlight washers$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     
Rear camera mirror   $200 $200 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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     
Metal pedals$75$75   $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $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   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,865$10,915$9,885$12,785$10,110$15,385$11,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$20$2,920$245$5,520$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-19-2,775-233-5,245-2,016

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112017
ModelSLKCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in114.6 in
Length160.7 in195.5 in
Width70.4 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.7 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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1909%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1909%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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