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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: $54,015

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $23,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,294

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $23,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019200820082008
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 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $71,435 $76,755 $80,935 $89,580 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595   710 710 710
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135 135      
Sunroof   0 0 0      
Premium II Package         3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package         980 980  
Lighting Package         1,010 1,010 1,010
Navigation system         1,200 1,200 1,200
Automatic climate control, front         720 720 720
iPod integration         375 375 375
Appearance Package           1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530   659 659 659
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120 120      
Sunroof   0 0 0      
Premium II Package         3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package         911 911  
Lighting Package         939 939 939
Navigation system         1,116 1,116 1,116
Automatic climate control, front         670 670 670
iPod integration         349 349 349
Appearance Package           930  
Options (change) 730 730 730 135 8,990 9,990 5,425
Options (change) 650 650 650 120 8,359 9,289 5,044
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $77,220 $82,820 $87,220 $95,725 $54,015 $60,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $73,380 $78,700 $82,880 $90,995 $50,294 $56,152 $65,995

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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: $17,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,707
Model Year2019201920192019200820082008
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
TransmissionT10T10T10T10M6T7T7
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$77,220$82,820$87,220$95,725$54,015$60,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features-5,660-8,160-10,185-13,7350-1,350-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,560$74,660$77,035$81,990$54,015$58,965$69,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$5,475$10,430$0$4,950$15,485
Total Invoice$73,380$78,700$82,880$90,995$50,294$56,152$65,995
Adjustments for Features-5,379-7,754-9,678-13,0560-1,257-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,001$70,946$73,202$77,939$50,294$54,895$64,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$5,201$9,938$0$4,601$14,489

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2019201920192019200820082008
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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$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   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
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   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
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   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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 bumper protector$40$40$40$40   
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   
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   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
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   
Streaming video support  $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   
USB port$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 door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $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
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   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650   
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   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$15,260$17,760$19,785$23,335$9,600$10,950$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,660$8,160$10,185$13,735$0$1,350$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,379-7,754-9,678-13,0560-1,257-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20192008
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested247583%
Total Not Requested51517%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested247583%
Total Not Requested51517%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
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 SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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