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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: $62,545

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,925

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,216

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLK
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $53,300
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $49,569
Lighting Package     1,070
Multimedia Package     2,890
Premium 1 Package     2,590
Wood trim     690
Upgraded leather upholstery     630
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Automatic climate control, front     760
Lighting Package     995
Multimedia Package     2,688
Premium 1 Package     2,409
Wood trim     642
Upgraded leather upholstery     586
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Automatic climate control, front     707
Options (change) 0 0 9,350
Options (change) 0 0 8,697
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $62,545 $81,675 $63,525
Total Invoice $57,925 $75,621 $59,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $206
Model Year200920092011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLK
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8403hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG12/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22225/40-18
Total Price$62,545$81,675$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,360-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,545$76,315$62,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,770$0
Total Invoice$57,925$75,621$59,141
Adjustments for Features0-4,963-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,925$70,658$58,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,733$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200920092011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLK
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $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
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power retractable hardtop  $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 
Aux input  $50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power release, second row seats $50 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,630$14,990$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,360$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,963-1,010

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092011
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 Weight5,490 lb.3,295 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 SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested51524%

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