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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: $72,195

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $125,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,651

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $116,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelSLS AMGCTS
TrimBaseCTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $189,600 $69,900
Base Invoice $176,328 $65,356
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500  
6-speed manual   0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 5,500 0
Options (change) 5,115 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $197,675 $72,195
Total Invoice $184,018 $67,651

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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: $123,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114,896
Model Year20122015
ModelSLS AMGCTS
TrimBaseCTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$197,675$72,195
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$196,095$72,195
Total Invoice$184,018$67,651
Adjustments for Features-1,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$182,547$67,651

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

Model Year20122015
ModelSLS AMGCTS
TrimBaseCTS-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,780$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4710

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

Model Year20122015
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.4,217 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

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