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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,225 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300 | |||||||||
| Difference: $7,940 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,352 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300 | |||||||||
| Difference: $7,707 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Base | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $63,170 | $66,400 | $70,680 | $79,945 | $72,855 | $83,295 | $45,950 | $50,950 | $65,700 |
| Base Invoice | $59,064 | $62,138 | $66,140 | $74,749 | $68,174 | $77,881 | $42,734 | $47,384 | $61,101 |
| Lighting Package | 1,030 | 1,030 | 1,030 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,980 | 2,980 | 2,980 | ||||||
| Heating Package | 990 | 990 | |||||||
| Premium I Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 730 | 730 | 730 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 958 | 958 | 958 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,771 | 2,771 | 2,771 | ||||||
| Heating Package | 921 | 921 | |||||||
| Premium I Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 679 | 679 | 679 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,400 | 9,400 | 5,460 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,743 | 8,743 | 5,078 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $64,165 | $67,395 | $71,675 | $80,940 | $73,850 | $84,290 | $56,225 | $61,225 | $73,035 |
| Total Invoice | $60,059 | $63,133 | $67,135 | $75,744 | $69,169 | $78,876 | $52,352 | $57,002 | $68,054 |
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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: $7,675 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,459 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Base | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 332hp V8 H | 332hp V8 H | 228hp V6 | 300hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | D4 | D4 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/65-18 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $64,165 | $67,395 | $71,675 | $80,940 | $73,850 | $84,290 | $56,225 | $61,225 | $73,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | -265 | -1,315 | -2,190 | -5,825 | -2,865 | -6,400 | 0 | -1,050 | -1,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,900 | $66,080 | $69,485 | $75,115 | $70,985 | $77,890 | $56,225 | $60,175 | $71,735 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,180 | $5,585 | $11,215 | $7,085 | $13,990 | $0 | $3,950 | $15,510 |
| Total Invoice | $60,059 | $63,133 | $67,135 | $75,744 | $69,169 | $78,876 | $52,352 | $57,002 | $68,054 |
| Adjustments for Features | -248 | -1,232 | -2,051 | -5,451 | -2,683 | -5,989 | 0 | -978 | -1,211 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $59,811 | $61,901 | $65,084 | $70,293 | $66,486 | $72,887 | $52,352 | $56,024 | $66,843 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,090 | $5,273 | $10,482 | $6,675 | $13,076 | $0 | $3,672 | $14,491 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Base | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $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 | $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 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||||
| Tilt steering wheel, power | $200 | $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 | $225 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $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 | $250 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $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 | $40 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $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 | $125 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | |||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | |||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $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 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $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 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| 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 | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $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 | $10,305 | $11,355 | $12,230 | $15,865 | $12,905 | $16,440 | $10,040 | $11,090 | $11,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $265 | $1,315 | $2,190 | $5,825 | $2,865 | $6,400 | $0 | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -248 | -1,232 | -2,051 | -5,451 | -2,683 | -5,989 | 0 | -978 | -1,211 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 |
| Model | Escalade | SLK |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 75.9 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,692 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 65.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 64.4 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 65.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 60.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 61.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 49.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 25.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 29% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 29% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 29% |
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