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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: $56,955

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $10,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,029

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $10,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201020102010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Premium 1 Package           2,550 2,550  
Lighting Package           1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package           2,850 2,850 2,850
Wood trim           650 650  
Upgraded leather upholstery           610 610  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front           750 750 750
Premium 1 Package           2,372 2,372  
Lighting Package           976 976 976
Multimedia Package           2,650 2,650 2,650
Wood trim           604 604  
Upgraded leather upholstery           567 567  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front           698 698 698
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 9,180 9,180 5,370
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 8,537 8,537 4,994
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $67,395 $71,675 $80,940 $73,850 $84,290 $56,955 $61,955 $73,895
Total Invoice $63,133 $67,135 $75,744 $69,169 $78,876 $53,029 $57,679 $68,854

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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: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,661
Model Year20122012201220122012201020102010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$67,395$71,675$80,940$73,850$84,290$56,955$61,955$73,895
Adjustments for Features-1,540-2,415-6,050-3,090-6,6250-1,050-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,855$69,260$74,890$70,760$77,665$56,955$60,905$72,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$9,035$4,905$11,810$0$3,950$15,590
Total Invoice$63,133$67,135$75,744$69,169$78,876$53,029$57,679$68,854
Adjustments for Features-1,443-2,262-5,662-2,894-6,1990-978-1,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,690$64,873$70,082$66,275$72,677$53,029$56,701$67,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,183$8,392$4,585$10,987$0$3,672$14,567

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201220122012201020102010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100     
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800   
6-speed manual     $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100     
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125   
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Brake assist     $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225     
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300   
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150   
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15$15
Interior air filter     $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat     $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit       $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750$6750
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Running boards$350  $350    
Sunroof  $900 $900   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200   
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000    
HD radio     $50$50$50
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Media drive     $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25       
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights     $50$50$50
Fog light, rear     $100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
No leather in second row     $-300$-300$-300
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50     
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000   
Wood trim  $300 $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Alloy wheels     $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850$850$850   
Machined alloy wheels $350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$11,780$12,655$16,290$13,330$16,865$10,240$11,290$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$2,415$6,050$3,090$6,625$0$1,050$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,443-2,262-5,662-2,894-6,1990-978-1,258

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122010
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 Weight5,692 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 SLK300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested41519%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested41519%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%

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