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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: $51,875

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,299

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $4,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $53,850
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $49,811
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   2,145
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Satellite radio     500  
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,780
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Satellite radio     465  
Options (change) 8,200 8,200 4,080 2,145
Options (change) 7,627 7,627 3,795 1,780
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,875 $55,925 $67,655 $56,870
Total Invoice $48,299 $52,066 $63,065 $52,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,550
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8345hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18265/70-17
Total Price$51,875$55,925$67,655$56,870
Adjustments for Features-1,485-1,485-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,390$54,440$65,570$56,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0
Total Invoice$48,299$52,066$63,065$52,466
Adjustments for Features-1,383-1,383-1,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,916$50,683$61,121$52,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,205$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater   $35
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Removable third row seats   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,650$9,650$10,250$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$1,485$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,383-1,383-1,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062006
ModelSLKEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in116.0 in
Length160.7 in198.9 in
Width70.4 in78.9 in
Height51.0 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.5,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.563.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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