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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: $59,315

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $23,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,231

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $22,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLKSLKEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK250SLK350PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $81,545 $89,350
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $76,245 $83,542
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 495 495
Proximity key 650 650    
Wood trim 325 325    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     135 135
Sunroof     0 0
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 436 436
Proximity key 605 605    
Wood trim 302 302    
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     119 119
Sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 14,865 14,095 630 630
Options (change) 13,828 13,112 555 555
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $59,315 $71,245 $83,170 $90,975
Total Invoice $55,231 $66,326 $77,795 $85,092

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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: $20,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,300
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLKSLKEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK250SLK350PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$59,315$71,245$83,170$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-3,490-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,315$70,095$79,680$84,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0$4,655
Total Invoice$55,231$66,326$77,795$85,092
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-3,264-6,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,231$65,255$74,531$78,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,024$0$4,350

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2014201420162016
ModelSLKSLKEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK250SLK350PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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$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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$11,265$12,415$14,755$17,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$3,490$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-3,264-6,211

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20142016
ModelSLKEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in116.0 in
Length162.8 in203.9 in
Width71.5 in80.5 in
Height51.2 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.5,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.451.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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