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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,280 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||||||
| Difference: $8,885 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,475 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||||||
| Difference: $8,584 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | Base | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,500 | $54,800 | $63,170 | $66,400 | $70,680 | $79,945 | $72,855 | $83,295 |
| Base Invoice | $39,525 | $50,964 | $59,064 | $62,138 | $66,140 | $74,749 | $68,174 | $77,881 |
| Wood trim | 990 | 990 | ||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 990 | 990 | ||||||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||||||
| Analog clock | 250 | 250 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 921 | 921 | ||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 921 | 921 | ||||||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 349 | 349 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||||||
| Analog clock | 233 | 233 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,905 | 11,135 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 11,075 | 10,359 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $55,280 | $66,810 | $64,165 | $67,395 | $71,675 | $80,940 | $73,850 | $84,290 |
| Total Invoice | $51,475 | $62,198 | $60,059 | $63,133 | $67,135 | $75,744 | $69,169 | $78,876 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,895 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,456 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | Base | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 403hp V8 | 332hp V8 H | 332hp V8 H |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | D4 | D4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 265/65-18 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 | 285/45-22 |
| Total Price | $55,280 | $66,810 | $64,165 | $67,395 | $71,675 | $80,940 | $73,850 | $84,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,010 | -3,160 | 0 | -1,050 | -1,925 | -5,560 | -2,600 | -6,135 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,270 | $63,650 | $64,165 | $66,345 | $69,750 | $75,380 | $71,250 | $78,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,380 | $0 | $2,180 | $5,585 | $11,215 | $7,085 | $13,990 |
| Total Invoice | $51,475 | $62,198 | $60,059 | $63,133 | $67,135 | $75,744 | $69,169 | $78,876 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,872 | -2,942 | 0 | -984 | -1,803 | -5,203 | -2,435 | -5,741 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,603 | $59,256 | $60,059 | $62,149 | $65,332 | $70,541 | $66,734 | $73,135 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,653 | $0 | $2,090 | $5,273 | $10,482 | $6,675 | $13,076 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | Base | Luxury | Premium | Platinum Edition | Hybrid | Hybrid Platinum Edition |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $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 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||||||
| Tilt steering wheel, power | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||||||
| Power-deployable running boards | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Additional screen for entertainment system | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Removable third row seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||||||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $11,265 | $12,415 | $9,255 | $10,305 | $11,180 | $14,815 | $11,855 | $15,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,010 | $3,160 | $0 | $1,050 | $1,925 | $5,560 | $2,600 | $6,135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,872 | -2,942 | 0 | -984 | -1,803 | -5,203 | -2,435 | -5,741 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | Escalade |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 116.0 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 202.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 79.0 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 75.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 5,692 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 65.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 65.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 60.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.7 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 25.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.4 | 60.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 27% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 27% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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