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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: $56,630

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,734

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $5,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLK
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $71,915 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $66,881 $40,478 $52,289
Multimedia Package       2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package       2,590 2,590
Lighting Package       1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package       990 990
Special order charge       250 250
Automatic climate control, front       760 760
Leather seating surfaces       770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Analog clock       250 250
Rear spoiler       350 350
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       990 990
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package       2,409 2,409
Lighting Package       1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package       921 921
Special order charge       233 233
Automatic climate control, front       707 707
Leather seating surfaces       716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Analog clock       233 233
Rear spoiler       326 326
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       921 921
Options (change) 0 0 0 12,180 11,410
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,331 10,615
Destination 950 950 950 925 925
Total Price $62,545 $81,675 $72,865 $56,630 $68,560
Total Invoice $57,925 $75,621 $67,831 $52,734 $63,829

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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: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,110
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLK
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6D4M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$62,545$81,675$72,865$56,630$68,560
Adjustments for Features0-5,360-3,610-3,135-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,545$76,315$69,255$53,495$64,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,770$6,710$0$10,780
Total Invoice$57,925$75,621$67,831$52,734$63,829
Adjustments for Features0-4,963-3,361-2,919-3,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,925$70,658$64,470$49,815$59,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,733$6,545$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLK
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75   
Heated steering wheel $100   
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Brake assist   $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Front side airbags   $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Power-deployable running boards $750   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards$350 $350  
Sunroof $900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200   
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000  
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power release, second row seats $50   
Removable third row seats$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Wood trim $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,305$13,665$11,915$11,440$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,360$3,610$3,135$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,963-3,361-2,919-3,989

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092014
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 Weight5,692 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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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