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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: $62,545

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,925

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelSLKEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK350BasePlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,300 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $49,569 $56,975 $74,671
Multimedia Package 2,890    
Premium 1 Package 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,070    
Wood trim 690    
Upgraded leather upholstery 630    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Automatic climate control, front 760    
Multimedia Package 2,688    
Premium 1 Package 2,409    
Lighting Package 995    
Wood trim 642    
Upgraded leather upholstery 586    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Automatic climate control, front 707    
Options (change) 9,350 0 0
Options (change) 8,697 0 0
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $63,525 $62,545 $81,675
Total Invoice $59,141 $57,925 $75,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $206
Model Year201120092009
ModelSLKEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK350BasePlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/19 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$63,525$62,545$81,675
Adjustments for Features-1,0850-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,440$62,545$76,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,770
Total Invoice$59,141$57,925$75,621
Adjustments for Features-1,0100-4,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,131$57,925$70,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201120092009
ModelSLKEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK350BasePlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input$50  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Removable third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,715$9,630$14,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0100-4,963

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,295 lb.5,490 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 SLK350

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%
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 integration100No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested51524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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