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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,790

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $143,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,007

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $134,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelSLS AMGCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $183,000 $33,675
Base Invoice $170,190 $31,486
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Navigation System   3,145
Performance Luxury Package   2,875
Performance Collection   3,350
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Navigation System   2,610
Performance Luxury Package   2,386
Performance Collection   2,780
Options (change) 1,500 9,370
Options (change) 1,395 7,776
Destination 875 745
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $187,075 $43,790
Total Invoice $174,160 $40,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,169
Model Year20112008
ModelSLS AMGCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8hp
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$187,075$43,790
Adjustments for Features-3,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$183,870$43,790
Total Invoice$174,160$40,007
Adjustments for Features-2,9840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$171,176$40,007

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelSLS AMGCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,055$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9840

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelSLS AMGCTS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in113.4 in
Length182.6 in191.6 in
Width76.3 in72.5 in
Height49.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested77520%

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