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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,545

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,925

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLCSLC
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $44,594 $56,079
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Premium 3 Package     10,500 7,100
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim     325 325
Rear spoiler     350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       990
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Premium 3 Package     9,765 6,603
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Wood trim     302 302
Rear spoiler     326  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       921
Options (change) 0 0 15,165 9,135
Options (change) 0 0 14,104 8,496
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $62,545 $81,675 $64,040 $70,360
Total Invoice $57,925 $75,621 $59,623 $65,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,109
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLCSLC
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8403hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$62,545$81,675$64,040$70,360
Adjustments for Features0-5,360-8,385-8,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,545$76,315$55,655$61,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,770$0$6,320
Total Invoice$57,925$75,621$59,623$65,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,963-7,807-7,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,925$70,658$51,816$57,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,733$0$5,878

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLCSLC
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Power-deployable running boards $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350   
Sunroof $900  
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power release, second row seats $50  
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,230$14,590$17,615$17,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,360$8,385$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,963-7,807-7,806

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20092017
ModelEscaladeSLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in95.7 in
Length202.5 in162.8 in
Width79.0 in71.5 in
Height75.9 in51.3 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested237544%
Total Not Requested306556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested185039%
Total Not Requested291561%

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