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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: $66,710

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,601

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $10,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelSLKCTS
TrimAMG SLK55CTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $72,600 $63,215
Base Invoice $67,518 $59,106
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Premium 3 Package 1,295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Premium 3 Package 1,204  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 5,065 0
Options (change) 4,711 0
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $78,590 $66,710
Total Invoice $73,154 $62,601

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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: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,469
Model Year20162012
ModelSLKCTS
TrimAMG SLK55CTS-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$78,590$66,710
Adjustments for Features-8,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,905$66,710
Total Invoice$73,154$62,601
Adjustments for Features-8,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,070$62,601

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162012
ModelSLKCTS
TrimAMG SLK55CTS-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 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,350$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0840

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,528 lb.4,313 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 AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126588%
Total Not Requested17512%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
2600 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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