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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: $53,080

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $22,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,419

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $22,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $73,395 $78,395 $82,895 $92,195
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $69,725 $74,475 $78,750 $87,585
Lighting Package 990 990 990        
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300          
Interior Trim Package 710 710          
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 595 595 595  
Heated front seats 690 690          
Navigation system 1,200 1,200          
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700          
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925        
Satellite radio     500        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       135 135 135 135
Sunroof         0 0 0
Lighting Package 921 921 921        
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209          
Interior Trim Package 660 660          
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 530 530 530  
Heated front seats 642 642          
Navigation system 1,116 1,116          
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581          
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860        
Satellite radio     465        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       120 120 120 120
Sunroof         0 0 0
Options (change) 9,405 9,405 4,575 730 730 730 135
Options (change) 8,747 8,747 4,255 650 650 650 120
Destination 775 775 775 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,080 $57,130 $68,150 $75,320 $80,320 $84,820 $93,525
Total Invoice $49,419 $53,186 $63,525 $71,570 $76,320 $80,595 $88,900

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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: $17,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,333
Model Year2006200620062017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18275/55-20285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$53,080$57,130$68,150$75,320$80,320$84,820$93,525
Adjustments for Features00-300-5,070-8,070-10,095-12,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,080$57,130$67,850$70,250$72,250$74,725$80,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0$2,000$4,475$10,730
Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,525$71,570$76,320$80,595$88,900
Adjustments for Features00-280-4,818-7,668-9,592-11,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,245$66,752$68,652$71,003$76,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,826$0$1,900$4,251$10,223

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006200620062017201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0    
   $0$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
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
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
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
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 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
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
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
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600
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
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250$250
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
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-wrapped steering wheel  $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    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$10,325$10,325$10,625$15,395$18,395$20,420$22,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$5,070$8,070$10,095$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments00-280-4,818-7,668-9,592-11,925

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062017
ModelSLKEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in116.0 in
Length160.7 in203.9 in
Width70.4 in80.5 in
Height51.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.5,521 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 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
6.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.551.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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