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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: $54,290

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,554

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $3,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,670 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $50,570 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Information Package 2,695      
Lighting Package   1,090 1,090 1,090
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  
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Information Package 2,237      
Lighting Package   1,014 1,014 1,014
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  
Rear spoiler   349 349  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 2,695 10,915 10,145 5,690
Options (change) 2,237 10,154 9,438 5,293
Destination 900 875 875 875
Total Price $58,265 $54,290 $65,820 $74,065
Total Invoice $53,707 $50,554 $61,277 $68,943

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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: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,621
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$58,265$54,290$65,820$74,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-3,800-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,265$51,640$62,020$70,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$18,475
Total Invoice$53,707$50,554$61,277$68,943
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-3,538-3,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,707$48,086$57,739$65,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,653$17,180

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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 liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
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
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$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
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
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$8,440$11,090$12,240$12,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$3,800$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-3,538-3,677

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072012
ModelEscaladeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in95.7 in
Length202.5 in162.8 in
Width79.0 in71.5 in
Height75.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,242 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
Cadillac Escalade

Information Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested61549%
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
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested61549%
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
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%

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