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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: $44,040

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $10,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,215

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $10,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $33,675
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $31,486
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Navigation System       3,145
Performance Luxury Package       2,875
Performance Collection       3,350
Temporary spare tire       250
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Navigation System       2,610
Performance Luxury Package       2,386
Performance Collection       2,780
Temporary spare tire       208
Options (change) 10,000 9,230 6,640 9,620
Options (change) 9,302 8,586 6,177 7,984
Destination 925 925 925 745
Total Price $54,450 $66,380 $76,490 $44,040
Total Invoice $50,705 $61,800 $71,202 $40,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,659
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8hp
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$54,450$66,380$76,490$44,040
Adjustments for Features-7,335-8,485-9,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,115$57,895$66,880$44,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$19,765$0
Total Invoice$50,705$61,800$71,202$40,215
Adjustments for Features-6,831-7,900-8,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,874$53,900$62,256$40,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$18,382$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTS
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,050$11,200$12,325$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,335$8,485$9,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,831-7,900-8,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142008
ModelSLKCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in113.4 in
Length162.8 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.5 in
Height51.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested295076%
Total Not Requested92524%

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