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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: $55,680

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $21,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,847

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $21,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,195 $80,795 $85,195 $94,295 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $71,435 $76,755 $80,935 $89,580 $39,525 $50,964
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595   720 720
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135 135    
Sunroof   0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Lighting Package         1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package         2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package         2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package         990 990
Special order charge         250 250
Automatic climate control, front         760 760
Leather seating surfaces         770  
Rear spoiler         375 375
Proximity key         650 650
Wood trim         990 990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530   670 670
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120 120    
Sunroof   0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Lighting Package         1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package         2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package         2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package         921 921
Special order charge         233 233
Automatic climate control, front         707 707
Leather seating surfaces         716  
Rear spoiler         349 349
Proximity key         605 605
Wood trim         921 921
Options (change) 730 730 730 135 12,305 11,535
Options (change) 650 650 650 120 11,447 10,731
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 875 875
Total Price $77,220 $82,820 $87,220 $95,725 $55,680 $67,210
Total Invoice $73,380 $78,700 $82,880 $90,995 $51,847 $62,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,901
Model Year201920192019201920122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T10M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 16500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$77,220$82,820$87,220$95,725$55,680$67,210
Adjustments for Features-2,770-5,270-7,295-10,8450-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,450$77,550$79,925$84,880$55,680$66,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$5,475$10,430$0$10,380
Total Invoice$73,380$78,700$82,880$90,995$51,847$62,570
Adjustments for Features-2,632-5,008-6,932-10,3090-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,748$73,692$75,948$80,686$51,847$61,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,944$5,200$9,938$0$9,652

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201920192019201920122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLK
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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
$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
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$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
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
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
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
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
Interior air filter    $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$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
Power-deployable running boards   $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
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  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000   
HDMI port  $25$25  
Media drive    $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
SD Card slot    $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200  
Cornering lights  $50$50  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $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  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200  
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
Metal pedals    $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
No leather in second row    $-300$-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  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$13,985$16,485$18,510$22,060$11,215$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$5,270$7,295$10,845$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,632-5,008-6,932-10,3090-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20192012
ModelEscaladeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in95.7 in
Length203.9 in162.8 in
Width80.5 in71.5 in
Height74.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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