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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: $53,280

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $21,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,603

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $20,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016200720072007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,970 $77,045 $81,545 $89,350 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $68,227 $72,037 $76,245 $83,542 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495 700 700 700
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135 135      
Sunroof   0 0 0      
Premium II Package         3,650 3,650 1,400
Heating Package         970 970  
Lighting Package         1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system         1,200 1,200 1,200
Bluetooth cell phone link         925 925 925
Automatic climate control, front         710 710 710
Appearance Package           990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436 650 650 650
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119 119 119      
Sunroof   0 0 0      
Premium II Package         3,394 3,394 1,302
Heating Package         902 902  
Lighting Package         930 930 930
Navigation system         1,116 1,116 1,116
Bluetooth cell phone link         860 860 860
Automatic climate control, front         660 660 660
Appearance Package           921  
Options (change) 630 630 630 630 9,155 10,145 5,935
Options (change) 555 555 555 555 8,512 9,433 5,518
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $74,595 $78,670 $83,170 $90,975 $53,280 $58,320 $70,510
Total Invoice $69,777 $73,587 $77,795 $85,092 $49,603 $54,290 $65,718

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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: $16,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,951
Model Year2016201620162016200720072007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 16380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$74,595$78,670$83,170$90,975$53,280$58,320$70,510
Adjustments for Features-4,515-6,915-9,290-11,3400-300-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,080$71,755$73,880$79,635$53,280$58,020$69,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$3,800$9,555$0$4,740$15,930
Total Invoice$69,777$73,587$77,795$85,092$49,603$54,290$65,718
Adjustments for Features-4,223-6,468-8,690-10,6070-279-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,554$67,119$69,105$74,485$49,603$54,011$64,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$3,551$8,931$0$4,408$14,903

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2016201620162016200720072007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual    $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
$0$0$0$0   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200   
Backup collision intervention  $150$150   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200   
Brake assist    $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250   
Roof rack$300$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200
Running boards$350$350$350$350   
Sunroof $900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200   
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000    
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25     
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350   
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300   
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Massage, driver seat   $100   
Massage, passenger seat   $100   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$13,840$16,240$18,615$20,665$9,325$9,625$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$6,915$9,290$11,340$0$300$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,223-6,468-8,690-10,6070-279-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162007
ModelEscaladeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in95.7 in
Length203.9 in160.7 in
Width80.5 in70.4 in
Height74.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested66526%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested66526%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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