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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: $67,125

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $7,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,991

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $6,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSLKCTS
TrimSLK55 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,500 $63,600
Base Invoice $62,775 $59,466
Lighting Package 1,090  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Proximity key 650  
Lighting Package 1,014  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Proximity key 605  
Options (change) 6,340 0
Options (change) 5,898 0
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $74,715 $67,125
Total Invoice $69,548 $62,991

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32
Model Year20122014
ModelSLKCTS
TrimSLK55 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine415hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$74,715$67,125
Adjustments for Features-7,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,705$67,125
Total Invoice$69,548$62,991
Adjustments for Features-6,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,023$62,991

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122014
ModelSLKCTS
TrimSLK55 AMGCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,750$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5250

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122014
ModelSLKCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in113.4 in
Length162.8 in188.5 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height51.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71574%
Total Not Requested25026%

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