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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: $56,955

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $12,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,029

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $12,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020112011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550            
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850          
Wood trim 650 650            
Upgraded leather upholstery 610 610            
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720          
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750          
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372            
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650          
Wood trim 604 604            
Upgraded leather upholstery 567 567            
Lighting Package 976 976 976          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670          
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698          
Options (change) 9,180 9,180 5,370 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,537 8,537 4,994 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $56,955 $61,955 $73,895 $69,525 $71,915 $83,535 $74,090 $86,885
Total Invoice $53,029 $57,679 $68,854 $65,121 $67,356 $78,166 $69,390 $81,299

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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: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,650
Model Year20102010201020112011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$56,955$61,955$73,895$69,525$71,915$83,535$74,090$86,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,350-1,540-2,915-6,050-2,940-6,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,955$60,905$72,545$67,985$69,000$77,485$71,150$80,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,590$0$1,015$9,500$3,165$12,425
Total Invoice$53,029$57,679$68,854$65,121$67,356$78,166$69,390$81,299
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,258-1,442-2,730-5,661-2,753-6,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,029$56,701$67,596$63,679$64,626$72,505$66,637$75,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,567$0$947$8,826$2,958$11,561

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20102010201020112011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 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       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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     
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225  
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $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
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 bumper protector   $40$40$40$40$40
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000 $1000 
HD radio$50$50$50     
iPod integration$100$100$100     
Media drive$15$15$15     
Rear seat audio controls   $25    
SD Card slot$25$25$25     
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225$225
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150     
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 front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150     
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150     
Metal pedals$75$75$75     
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300     
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 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$850$850$850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100     
Total Value of Features$10,240$11,290$11,590$11,780$13,155$16,290$13,180$16,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,350$1,540$2,915$6,050$2,940$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,258-1,442-2,730-5,661-2,753-6,059

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20102011
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 SLK300

Premium 1 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
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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