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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,855

Cadillac XTS Premium   
Difference: $1,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,330

Cadillac XTS Premium   
Difference: $819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelSLKSLKXTSXTS
TrimSLK250SLK350PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $53,585 $58,160
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $50,102 $54,380
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Wood trim 990 990    
Proximity key 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700    
Temporary spare tire     350 350
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Wood trim 921 921    
Proximity key 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651    
Temporary spare tire     308 308
Options (change) 12,630 11,860 350 350
Options (change) 11,749 11,033 308 308
Destination 875 875 920 920
Total Price $56,005 $67,535 $54,855 $59,430
Total Invoice $52,149 $62,872 $51,330 $55,608

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,160
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelSLKSLKXTSXTS
TrimSLK250SLK350PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$56,005$67,535$54,855$59,430
Adjustments for Features-2,125-3,2750-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,880$64,260$54,855$56,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$1,325
Total Invoice$52,149$62,872$51,330$55,608
Adjustments for Features-1,979-3,0490-3,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,170$59,823$51,330$52,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$0$1,237

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelSLKSLKXTSXTS
TrimSLK250SLK350PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,690$10,840$7,565$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$3,275$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,979-3,0490-3,041

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122013
ModelSLKXTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.7 in
Length162.8 in202.0 in
Width71.5 in72.9 in
Height51.2 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,007 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%

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