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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: $61,760

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $25,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,502

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $25,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLK
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,195 $94,295 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $80,935 $89,580 $43,710 $55,056
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595   720 720
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135    
Sunroof 0 0    
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package     3,390  
Premium 3 Package     3,790 3,790
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Rear spoiler     350 350
Wood trim     325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530   670 670
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120    
Sunroof 0 0    
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package     3,153  
Premium 3 Package     3,525 3,525
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Rear spoiler     326 326
Wood trim     302 302
Options (change) 730 135 13,835 9,675
Options (change) 650 120 12,867 8,998
Destination 1,295 1,295 925 925
Total Price $87,220 $95,725 $61,760 $69,800
Total Invoice $82,880 $90,995 $57,502 $64,979

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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: $22,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,504
Model Year2019201920162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLK
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8420hp V8241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$87,220$95,725$61,760$69,800
Adjustments for Features-3,220-6,770-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,000$88,955$61,560$69,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0$8,240
Total Invoice$82,880$90,995$57,502$64,979
Adjustments for Features-3,060-6,435-1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,820$84,560$57,316$64,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$0$7,663

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2019201920162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLKSLK
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Refrigerated storage compartment $250  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Power-deployable running boards $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HDMI port$25$25  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
Streaming video support$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Rear camera mirror$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,235$18,785$12,215$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$6,770$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,060-6,435-1860

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20192016
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 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 clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested195082%
Total Not Requested41518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1504%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested195082%
Total Not Requested41518%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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