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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: $54,015

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $20,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,294

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $19,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $72,970 $76,970 $81,470 $89,275
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $68,227 $71,967 $76,174 $83,472
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010        
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410        
Heating Package 980 980          
iPod integration 375 375 375        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710        
Appearance Package   1,000          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       135 135 135 135
Sunroof         0 0 0
Lighting Package 939 939 939        
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311        
Heating Package 911 911          
iPod integration 349 349 349        
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116        
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659        
Appearance Package   930          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       119 119 119 119
Sunroof         0 0 0
Options (change) 8,990 9,990 5,425 135 135 135 135
Options (change) 8,359 9,289 5,044 119 119 119 119
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $60,315 $70,800 $74,100 $78,100 $82,600 $90,405
Total Invoice $50,294 $56,152 $65,995 $69,341 $73,081 $77,288 $84,586

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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: $15,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,714
Model Year2008200820082015201520152015
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
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 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$54,015$60,315$70,800$74,100$78,100$82,600$90,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,300-4,630-6,330-8,705-11,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,015$58,965$69,500$69,470$71,770$73,895$78,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,485$0$2,300$4,425$9,080
Total Invoice$50,294$56,152$65,995$69,341$73,081$77,288$84,586
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-1,212-4,333-5,923-8,145-11,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,294$54,895$64,783$65,008$67,158$69,143$73,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$14,489$0$2,150$4,135$8,486

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2008200820082015201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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    
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
Automatic braking, low-speed     $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
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $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    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350$350$350
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system      $200
App support   $0$0$0$0
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
iPod integration$100$100$100    
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25  
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system      $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
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
USB port   $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
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 door panel trim$250$250$250   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats      $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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    
Metal pedals$75$75$75    
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150     
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300    
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 headliner      $650
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 
Wood trim, alternative type      $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$9,600$10,950$10,900$14,230$15,930$18,305$21,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,300$4,630$6,330$8,705$11,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-1,212-4,333-5,923-8,145-11,092

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082015
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.5,594 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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested247583%
Total Not Requested51517%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested247583%
Total Not Requested51517%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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