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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,760

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $23,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,502

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $23,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $79,415 $88,060
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490    
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 595  
Wood trim 325 325    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     135 135
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      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 530  
Wood trim 302 302    
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     120 120
Sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 13,835 9,675 730 135
Options (change) 12,867 8,998 650 120
Destination 925 925 1,295 1,295
Total Price $61,760 $69,800 $85,620 $94,125
Total Invoice $57,502 $64,979 $81,360 $89,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,984
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$61,760$69,800$85,620$94,125
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,220-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,560$69,800$82,400$87,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0$4,955
Total Invoice$57,502$64,979$81,360$89,475
Adjustments for Features-1860-3,060-6,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,316$64,979$78,300$83,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,663$0$4,739

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSLKSLKEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
RWD$0$0  
  $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$12,215$12,015$15,235$18,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,220$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-3,060-6,436

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in116.0 in
Length162.8 in203.9 in
Width71.5 in80.5 in
Height51.2 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.451.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

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

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