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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: $60,785

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $16,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,760

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $13,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSLKCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK55 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,500 $59,195 $70,795 $85,995
Base Invoice $62,775 $56,235 $67,255 $81,695
Automatic climate control, front 760      
Multimedia Package 2,150      
Lighting Package 1,090      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 595 595  
Proximity key 650      
Carbon fiber trim 2,250      
Carbon Black Package     3,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707      
Multimedia Package 2,000      
Lighting Package 1,014      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 530 530  
Proximity key 605      
Carbon fiber trim 2,093      
Carbon Black Package     2,670  
Options (change) 8,590 595 3,595 0
Options (change) 7,991 530 3,200 0
Destination 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $76,965 $60,785 $75,385 $87,990
Total Invoice $71,641 $57,760 $71,450 $83,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,077
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSLKCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK55 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$76,965$60,785$75,385$87,990
Adjustments for Features-1,680-800-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,285$59,985$72,085$87,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,100$28,005
Total Invoice$71,641$57,760$71,450$83,690
Adjustments for Features-1,564-760-3,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,077$57,000$68,322$83,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,322$26,690

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSLKCTSCTSCTS
TrimSLK55 AMGPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Performance traction management   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200   
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Differential cooler   $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0   
Carbon fiber hood   $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Rear camera mirror $200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$11,915$11,035$13,535$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$800$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,564-760-3,1280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122017
ModelSLKCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in114.6 in
Length162.8 in195.5 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium Luxury

Carbon Black Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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