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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: $57,645

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $9,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,675

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $9,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
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 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Leather seating surfaces           770    
Premium 2 Package           4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package           3,390    
Rear spoiler           350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           720 720 720
Premium 3 Package               1,295
Leather seating surfaces           716    
Premium 2 Package           4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package           3,153    
Rear spoiler           326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           670 670 670
Premium 3 Package               1,204
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 9,720 5,560 5,065
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 9,040 5,171 4,711
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $67,395 $71,675 $80,940 $73,850 $84,290 $57,645 $65,685 $78,590
Total Invoice $63,133 $67,135 $75,744 $69,169 $78,876 $53,675 $61,152 $73,154

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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: $11,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,376
Model Year20132013201320132013201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$67,395$71,675$80,940$73,850$84,290$57,645$65,685$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-875-4,510-1,550-5,085-2,060-1,860-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,395$70,800$76,430$72,300$79,205$55,585$63,825$74,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$9,035$4,905$11,810$0$8,240$18,895
Total Invoice$63,133$67,135$75,744$69,169$78,876$53,675$61,152$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-820-4,220-1,452-4,758-1,918-1,732-3,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,133$66,315$71,524$67,717$74,118$51,757$59,420$69,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,182$8,391$4,584$10,985$0$7,663$17,571

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132013201320132013201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
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   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400  
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   
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Remote app     $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system       $500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Brake assist     $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225     
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Lane departure warning       $200
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Roll bar     $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags     $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$100
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$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500
Exterior 
Body kit      $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)     $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750$6750
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40   
Running boards$350  $350    
Sunroof  $900 $900   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200   
App support     $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000    
HD radio     $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150$150
Media drive     $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25       
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear     $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125   
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
LED headlights  $1000 $1000   
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
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$100$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$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats     $150$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   
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,455$11,330$14,965$12,005$15,540$12,515$12,315$14,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$4,510$1,550$5,085$2,060$1,860$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-4,220-1,452-4,758-1,918-1,732-3,826

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132016
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 SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125087%
Total Not Requested19013%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

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