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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: $63,525

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $11,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,141

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $13,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK350BaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,300 $73,395 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $49,569 $70,295 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Lighting Package 1,070        
Premium 1 Package 2,590        
Multimedia Package 2,890        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 595 595 595  
Wood trim 690        
Upgraded leather upholstery 630        
Automatic climate control, front 760        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135 135
Sunroof     0 0 0
Lighting Package 995        
Premium 1 Package 2,409        
Multimedia Package 2,688        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 530 530 530  
Wood trim 642        
Upgraded leather upholstery 586        
Automatic climate control, front 707        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120 120 120
Sunroof     0 0 0
Options (change) 9,350 730 730 730 135
Options (change) 8,697 650 650 650 120
Destination 875 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Total Price $63,525 $75,420 $81,020 $85,620 $94,125
Total Invoice $59,141 $72,240 $76,990 $81,360 $89,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,033
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK350BaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T10T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/55-20285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$63,525$75,420$81,020$85,620$94,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,245-6,745-8,770-12,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,525$71,175$74,275$76,850$81,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100$5,675$10,630
Total Invoice$59,141$72,240$76,990$81,360$89,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,066-6,409-8,334-11,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,141$68,174$70,581$73,026$77,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,407$4,852$9,590

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK350BaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500$1500
RWD$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  
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    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist$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    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
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
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$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    
Interior air filter$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    
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    
Power-deployable running boards    $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards $350$350$350 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000 
HDMI port   $25$25
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Rear seat audio controls $25$25  
SD Card slot$25    
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Streaming video support   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers$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
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
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    
Metal pedals$75    
No leather in second row$-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
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850   
Total Value of Features$11,165$15,410$17,910$19,935$23,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,245$6,745$8,770$12,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,066-6,409-8,334-11,711

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,295 lb.5,578 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 SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested197592%
Total Not Requested1658%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

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