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

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,545

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,793

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $1,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,850 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $49,811 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Navigation system 2,145      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Analog clock   250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Navigation system 1,780      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Analog clock   233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 2,145 10,740 9,970 5,890
Options (change) 1,780 9,991 9,275 5,479
Destination 875 905 905 905
Total Price $56,870 $54,545 $66,275 $74,785
Total Invoice $52,466 $50,793 $61,702 $69,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,166
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine345hp V8201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA4M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$56,870$54,545$66,275$74,785
Adjustments for Features0-4,825-5,975-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,870$49,720$60,300$68,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$18,740
Total Invoice$52,466$50,793$61,702$69,615
Adjustments for Features0-4,493-5,563-5,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,466$46,300$56,139$63,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,839$17,427

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Engine-block heater$35   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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   
Removable third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,190$12,015$13,165$13,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825$5,975$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,493-5,563-5,888

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in95.7 in
Length198.9 in162.8 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height74.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

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