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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: $24,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,419

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $23,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,195 $80,795 $85,195 $94,295 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $71,435 $76,755 $80,935 $89,580 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595   690 690 690
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135 135      
Sunroof   0 0 0      
Lighting Package         990 990 990
Interior Trim Package         710 710  
Premium Package         1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package         1,300 1,300  
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
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530   642 642 642
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120 120      
Sunroof   0 0 0      
Lighting Package         921 921 921
Interior Trim Package         660 660  
Premium Package         1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package         1,209 1,209  
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) 730 730 730 135 9,405 9,405 4,575
Options (change) 650 650 650 120 8,747 8,747 4,255
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $77,220 $82,820 $87,220 $95,725 $53,080 $57,130 $68,150
Total Invoice $73,380 $78,700 $82,880 $90,995 $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: $18,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,953
Model Year2019201920192019200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10T10M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 16380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$77,220$82,820$87,220$95,725$53,080$57,130$68,150
Adjustments for Features-5,270-8,270-10,295-12,74500-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,950$74,550$76,925$82,980$53,080$57,130$67,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$4,975$11,030$0$4,050$14,770
Total Invoice$73,380$78,700$82,880$90,995$49,419$53,186$63,525
Adjustments for Features-5,008-7,859-9,783-12,11500-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,372$70,841$73,097$78,880$49,419$53,186$63,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,469$4,725$10,508$0$3,767$13,826

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2019201920192019200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500   
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
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500   
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$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$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   
Safety key$5$5$5$5   
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   
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera$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
Power-deployable running boards   $750   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200
Running boards$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   
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
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   
HDMI port  $25$25   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25     
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Streaming video support  $25$25   
Surround sound$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   
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   
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200   
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   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $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
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$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$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$15,595$18,595$20,620$23,070$10,325$10,325$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$8,270$10,295$12,745$0$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,008-7,859-9,783-12,11500-280

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20192006
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 Weight5,578 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
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, power100Yes
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 Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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 lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
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, power100Yes
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 Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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 lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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