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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: $53,280

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $14,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,603

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $13,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400          
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000          
Heating Package 970 970            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700          
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710          
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925          
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200          
Appearance Package   990            
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302          
Lighting Package 930 930 930          
Heating Package 902 902            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650          
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660          
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860          
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116          
Appearance Package   921            
Options (change) 9,155 10,145 5,935 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,512 9,433 5,518 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,280 $58,320 $70,510 $67,395 $71,675 $80,940 $73,850 $84,290
Total Invoice $49,603 $54,290 $65,718 $63,133 $67,135 $75,744 $69,169 $78,876

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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: $12,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,298
Model Year20072007200720122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionM6M6T7T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$53,280$58,320$70,510$67,395$71,675$80,940$73,850$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,300-1,315-2,690-5,825-3,090-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,280$58,020$69,210$66,080$68,985$75,115$70,760$77,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,930$0$2,905$9,035$4,680$11,585
Total Invoice$49,603$54,290$65,718$63,133$67,135$75,744$69,169$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,212-1,232-2,520-5,451-2,894-6,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,603$54,011$64,506$61,901$64,615$70,293$66,275$72,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,903$0$2,714$8,392$4,374$10,776

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20072007200720122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic      $1800$1800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75 $75
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125$125$125
Remote start   $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15     
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350     
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75     
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack   $300$300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$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$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0     
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750     
Power-deployable running boards    $750$750 $750
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350  $350 
Sunroof     $900 $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40 $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system     $200 $200
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000 $1000 
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls   $25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50     
Fog light, rear$100$100$100     
Headlight washers$50$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000 $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100     
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150     
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150     
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats   $50$50$50  
Removable third row seats   $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 $1000
Wood trim $300   $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350     
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350   
Polished alloy wheels   $350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100     
Total Value of Features$9,500$9,800$10,800$10,815$12,190$15,325$12,590$16,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,300$1,315$2,690$5,825$3,090$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,212-1,232-2,520-5,451-2,894-6,199

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20072012
ModelSLKEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in116.0 in
Length160.7 in202.5 in
Width70.4 in79.0 in
Height51.0 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.560.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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