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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: $42,015

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $15,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,535

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $14,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $33,675
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $31,486
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Navigation System       3,145
Luxury Level One Package       850
Performance Collection       3,350
Temporary spare tire       250
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Navigation System       2,610
Luxury Level One Package       706
Performance Collection       2,780
Temporary spare tire       208
Options (change) 9,370 5,210 3,770 7,595
Options (change) 8,714 4,845 3,507 6,304
Destination 925 925 925 745
Total Price $57,295 $65,335 $77,295 $42,015
Total Invoice $53,349 $60,826 $71,950 $38,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,819
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8hp
TransmissionT9T7T7M6
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$57,295$65,335$77,295$42,015
Adjustments for Features-9,660-9,460-10,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,635$55,875$66,985$42,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,350$0
Total Invoice$53,349$60,826$71,950$38,535
Adjustments for Features-8,995-8,807-9,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,354$52,019$62,353$38,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,665$17,999$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelSLKSLKSLKCTS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
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$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
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$25$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
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$100 
Total Value of Features$11,850$11,650$12,500$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,660$9,460$10,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,995-8,807-9,5970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162008
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%

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%
Luxury Level One Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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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