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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: $67,305

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $127,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,125

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $118,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelSLS AMGCTS
TrimBaseCTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $189,600 $63,215
Base Invoice $176,328 $59,106
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000 595
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930 524
Options (change) 2,500 595
Options (change) 2,325 524
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,700 2,600
Total Price $194,675 $67,305
Total Invoice $181,228 $63,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116,818
Model Year20122013
ModelSLS AMGCTS
TrimBaseCTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$194,675$67,305
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$193,295$67,305
Total Invoice$181,228$63,125
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$179,943$63,125

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

Model Year20122013
ModelSLS AMGCTS
TrimBaseCTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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 
Boost gauge $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
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,655$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2850

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

Model Year20122013
ModelSLS AMGCTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in113.4 in
Length182.6 in188.5 in
Width76.3 in74.1 in
Height49.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft310.5 ft3

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