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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,995

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,683

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKSTSSTS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LuxuryPremium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $48,024 $53,279
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        
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Luxury Level Two Package       3,950  
Temporary spare tire       350 350
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        
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Luxury Level Two Package       3,476  
Temporary spare tire       308 308
Options (change) 9,720 5,560 3,770 4,300 350
Options (change) 9,040 5,171 3,507 3,784 308
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $57,645 $65,685 $77,295 $55,995 $57,605
Total Invoice $53,675 $61,152 $71,950 $52,683 $54,462

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,945
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKSTSSTS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LuxuryPremium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$57,645$65,685$77,295$55,995$57,605
Adjustments for Features-7,450-7,250-7,9000-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,195$58,435$69,395$55,995$56,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,200$0$910
Total Invoice$53,675$61,152$71,950$52,683$54,462
Adjustments for Features-6,937-6,750-7,3540-662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,738$54,402$64,596$52,683$53,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,858$0$1,117

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKSTSSTS
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LuxuryPremium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
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  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,840$11,640$12,290$4,390$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,450$7,250$7,900$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,937-6,750-7,3540-662

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20162011
ModelSLKSTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.4 in
Length162.8 in196.7 in
Width71.5 in72.6 in
Height51.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.8 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 clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170082%
Total Not Requested37518%

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