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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: $49,375

Cadillac XT5 Luxury   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,771

Cadillac XT5 Luxury   
Difference: $3,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKXT5XT5XT5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $45,295 $52,295 $62,895
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $43,030 $49,680 $59,750
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410      
Heating Package 980 980        
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 595 595  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720      
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Appearance Package   1,000        
CUE with Embedded Navigation       1,025    
LED headlights       900    
Metal pedals       215 215 215
Temporary spare tire       350 350 350
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311      
Heating Package 911 911        
Lighting Package 939 939 939      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 530 530  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670      
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116      
Appearance Package   930        
CUE with Embedded Navigation       912    
LED headlights       801    
Metal pedals       191 191 191
Temporary spare tire       312 312 312
Options (change) 8,990 9,990 5,425 3,085 1,160 565
Options (change) 8,359 9,289 5,044 2,746 1,033 503
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $60,315 $70,800 $49,375 $54,450 $64,455
Total Invoice $50,294 $56,152 $65,995 $46,771 $51,708 $61,248

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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: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,688
Model Year200820082008201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKXT5XT5XT5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 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$54,015$60,315$70,800$49,375$54,450$64,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,300-1,230-3,505-8,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,015$58,965$69,500$48,145$50,945$56,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,485$0$2,800$8,105
Total Invoice$50,294$56,152$65,995$46,771$51,708$61,248
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-1,212-1,165-3,328-7,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,294$54,895$64,783$45,606$48,380$53,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$14,489$0$2,774$7,845

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year200820082008201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKXT5XT5XT5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $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
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats$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$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$9,475$10,825$10,775$10,705$12,980$17,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,300$1,230$3,505$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-1,212-1,165-3,328-7,797

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year20082017
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested215072%
Total Not Requested84028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested215072%
Total Not Requested84028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
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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