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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,490

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $535

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,679

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelSLKSLKDTS
TrimSLK300SLK350Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $59,875
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $56,581
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700  
Adaptive cruise control     1,695
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651  
Adaptive cruise control     1,492
Options (change) 15,100 10,940 1,695
Options (change) 14,044 10,175 1,492
Destination 925 925 920
Total Price $63,025 $71,065 $62,490
Total Invoice $58,679 $66,156 $58,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,700
Model Year201620162011
ModelSLKSLKDTS
TrimSLK300SLK350Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT9T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$63,025$71,065$62,490
Adjustments for Features-5,785-5,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,240$65,480$62,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0
Total Invoice$58,679$66,156$58,993
Adjustments for Features-5,386-5,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,293$60,957$58,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201620162011
ModelSLKSLKDTS
TrimSLK300SLK350Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,290$13,090$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$5,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,386-5,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20162011
ModelSLKDTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in115.6 in
Length162.8 in207.6 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height51.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft318.8 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 clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
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 Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested86557%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested130038%
Total Not Requested210062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
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 Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested130038%
Total Not Requested210062%

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