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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: $53,245

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,581

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $3,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $55,990
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $51,791
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Heating Package 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Heating Package 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Options (change) 6,420 6,420 2,480 0
Options (change) 5,972 5,972 2,307 0
Destination 875 875 875 900
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,245 $58,245 $70,055 $56,890
Total Invoice $49,581 $54,231 $65,283 $52,691

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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: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,152
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18265/65-18
Total Price$53,245$58,245$70,055$56,890
Adjustments for Features-45-1,095-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,200$57,150$68,710$56,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$49,581$54,231$65,283$52,691
Adjustments for Features-42-1,020-1,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,539$53,211$64,030$52,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,491$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
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 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards   $350
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
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 seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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 
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$9,325$10,375$10,625$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$1,095$1,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-42-1,020-1,2530

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092008
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.5,666 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 SLK300

Premium I 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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested182578%
Total Not Requested51522%
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 I 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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested182578%
Total Not Requested51522%
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 SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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