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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: $56,870

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,466

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $2,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,850 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $49,811 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Navigation system 2,145      
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Premium 3 Package       1,295
Navigation system 1,780      
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Premium 3 Package       1,204
Options (change) 2,145 10,610 6,450 5,065
Options (change) 1,780 9,868 5,999 4,711
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $56,870 $58,535 $66,575 $78,590
Total Invoice $52,466 $54,503 $61,980 $73,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,573
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine345hp V8241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA4T9T7T7
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$58,535$66,575$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-6,025-5,825-7,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,870$52,510$60,750$70,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$18,255
Total Invoice$52,466$54,503$61,980$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-5,610-5,423-7,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,466$48,893$56,557$65,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$16,977

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Engine-block heater$35   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
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
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 trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,765$13,790$13,590$15,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,025$5,825$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,610-5,423-7,284

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062016
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 SLK300

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested145061%
Total Not Requested91539%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested111574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested145061%
Total Not Requested91539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested51536%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

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