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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: $49,475

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $7,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,067

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $6,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $55,990 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $51,791 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package   1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Satellite radio   500 500 500
Heated front seats   690 690  
CD changer, remote   430 430 430
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package   1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Satellite radio   465 465 465
Heated front seats   642 642  
CD changer, remote   400 400 400
Options (change) 0 5,800 5,800 4,080
Options (change) 0 5,395 5,395 3,795
Destination 900 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,890 $49,475 $53,525 $67,655
Total Invoice $52,691 $46,067 $49,834 $63,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,402
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$56,890$49,475$53,525$67,655
Adjustments for Features-24000-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,650$49,475$53,525$66,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$16,730
Total Invoice$52,691$46,067$49,834$63,065
Adjustments for Features-22200-1,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,469$46,067$49,834$61,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$15,646

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,415$9,175$9,175$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-22200-1,352

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082006
ModelEscaladeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in95.7 in
Length202.5 in160.7 in
Width79.0 in70.4 in
Height75.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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