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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: $53,080

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $14,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,419

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $13,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSLK280SLK350SLK55 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 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Lighting Package           990 990 990
Interior Trim Package           710 710  
Premium Package           1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package           1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           690 690 690
Heated front seats           690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link           925 925 925
Navigation system           1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package           1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio               500
Lighting Package           921 921 921
Interior Trim Package           660 660  
Premium Package           1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package           1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           642 642 642
Heated front seats           642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link           860 860 860
Navigation system           1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package           1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio               465
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 9,405 9,405 4,575
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 8,747 8,747 4,255
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $67,395 $71,675 $80,940 $73,850 $84,290 $53,080 $57,130 $68,150
Total Invoice $63,133 $67,135 $75,744 $69,169 $78,876 $49,419 $53,186 $63,525

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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: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,576
Model Year20132013201320132013200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$67,395$71,675$80,940$73,850$84,290$53,080$57,130$68,150
Adjustments for Features-1,215-2,590-5,725-2,990-6,52500-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,180$69,085$75,215$70,860$77,765$53,080$57,130$67,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,905$9,035$4,680$11,585$0$4,050$14,770
Total Invoice$63,133$67,135$75,744$69,169$78,876$49,419$53,186$63,525
Adjustments for Features-1,138-2,426-5,357-2,800-6,10600-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,995$64,709$70,387$66,369$72,770$49,419$53,186$63,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,714$8,392$4,374$10,775$0$3,767$13,826

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132013201320132013200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSLK280SLK350SLK55 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$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $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
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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75   
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   
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 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   
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25       
Surround sound$250$250$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   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
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   
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
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   
Machined alloy wheels $350      
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$11,715$13,090$16,225$13,490$17,025$10,500$10,500$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$2,590$5,725$2,990$6,525$0$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,138-2,426-5,357-2,800-6,10600-280

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132006
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 SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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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