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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: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $640

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,141

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionSLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,170 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $53,300
Base Invoice $59,064 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $49,569
Premium 1 Package         2,590
Lighting Package         1,070
Multimedia Package         2,890
Wood trim         690
Upgraded leather upholstery         630
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Automatic climate control, front         760
Premium 1 Package         2,409
Lighting Package         995
Multimedia Package         2,688
Wood trim         642
Upgraded leather upholstery         586
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Automatic climate control, front         707
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,350
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,697
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $64,165 $67,395 $71,675 $80,940 $63,525
Total Invoice $60,059 $63,133 $67,135 $75,744 $59,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,626
Model Year20132013201320132011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionSLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/40-18
Total Price$64,165$67,395$71,675$80,940$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,925-5,560-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,165$66,345$69,750$75,380$62,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$5,585$11,215$0
Total Invoice$60,059$63,133$67,135$75,744$59,141
Adjustments for Features0-984-1,803-5,203-708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,059$62,149$65,332$70,541$58,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,090$5,273$10,482$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132013201320132011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionSLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Brake assist    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter    $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof   $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000  
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row    $-300
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 $850 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,380$11,430$12,305$15,940$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,925$5,560$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984-1,803-5,203-708

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132011
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%
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%

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