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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XT5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XT5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,560

Cadillac XT5 Luxury   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,978

Cadillac XT5 Luxury   
Difference: $2,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKXT5XT5XT5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $45,995 $52,495 $62,995
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $43,695 $49,870 $59,845
Interior Trim Package 710 710        
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300        
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470      
Lighting Package 990 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 595 595  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925      
Heated front seats 690 690        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200        
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700        
Satellite radio     500      
CUE with Embedded Navigation       1,075    
LED headlights       900    
Interior Trim Package 660 660        
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209        
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367      
Lighting Package 921 921 921      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 530 530  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860      
Heated front seats 642 642        
Navigation system 1,116 1,116        
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581        
Satellite radio     465      
CUE with Embedded Navigation       957    
LED headlights       801    
Options (change) 9,405 9,405 4,575 2,570 595 0
Options (change) 8,747 8,747 4,255 2,288 530 0
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $53,080 $57,130 $68,150 $49,560 $54,085 $63,990
Total Invoice $49,419 $53,186 $63,525 $46,978 $51,395 $60,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XT5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XT5 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,844
Model Year200620062006201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKXT5XT5XT5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$53,080$57,130$68,150$49,560$54,085$63,990
Adjustments for Features00-300-1,480-4,105-8,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,080$57,130$67,850$48,080$49,980$55,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0$1,900$7,705
Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,525$46,978$51,395$60,840
Adjustments for Features00-280-1,403-3,901-7,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,245$45,575$47,494$53,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,826$0$1,919$7,464

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year200620062006201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKXT5XT5XT5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Following distance indicator    $25$25
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Safety key   $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo organizer   $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents   $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror     $200
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0$0
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upgraded floor mats     $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,125$10,125$10,425$11,605$14,230$18,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$1,480$4,105$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments00-280-1,403-3,901-7,801

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year20062018
ModelSLKXT5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in112.5 in
Length160.7 in189.5 in
Width70.4 in75.0 in
Height51.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,986 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft363.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested17513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested17513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XT5 Luxury

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested100095%
CUE with Embedded Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Bose, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

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