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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: $55,885

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $8,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,040

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $8,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK250SLK350BaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $63,745 $66,975 $71,255 $80,520
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $59,602 $62,676 $66,678 $75,286
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990        
Special order charge 250 250        
Wood trim 990 990        
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590        
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290        
Automatic climate control, front 760 760        
Leather seating surfaces 770          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720        
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Analog clock 250 250        
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921        
Special order charge 233 233        
Wood trim 921 921        
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200        
Automatic climate control, front 707 707        
Leather seating surfaces 716          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670        
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Analog clock 233 233        
Options (change) 12,080 11,310 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 11,238 10,522 0 0 0 0
Destination 905 905 995 995 995 995
Total Price $55,885 $67,615 $64,740 $67,970 $72,250 $81,515
Total Invoice $52,040 $62,949 $60,597 $63,671 $67,673 $76,281

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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: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,778
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK250SLK350BaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$55,885$67,615$64,740$67,970$72,250$81,515
Adjustments for Features-2,385-3,5350-1,050-1,925-5,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,500$64,080$64,740$66,920$70,325$75,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$0$2,180$5,585$11,215
Total Invoice$52,040$62,949$60,597$63,671$67,673$76,281
Adjustments for Features-2,221-3,2910-984-1,803-5,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,819$59,658$60,597$62,687$65,870$71,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$0$2,090$5,273$10,481

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK250SLK350BaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125$125
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt steering wheel, power  $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
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
Roll bar$200$200    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $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
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Power-deployable running boards    $750$750
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350  
Sunroof     $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system     $200
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000 
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $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
Headlight washers$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$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
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300$300   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 $850
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$11,440$12,590$9,055$10,105$10,980$14,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$3,535$0$1,050$1,925$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,221-3,2910-984-1,803-5,203

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132014
ModelSLKEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in116.0 in
Length162.8 in202.5 in
Width71.5 in79.0 in
Height51.2 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.5,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.460.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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