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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: $52,765

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,139

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $3,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelSLKSLKEscalade
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $53,850
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $49,811
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Becker Map Pilot 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Analog clock 250 250  
Navigation system     2,145
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Becker Map Pilot 744 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Analog clock 233 233  
Navigation system     1,780
Options (change) 7,890 7,120 2,145
Options (change) 7,340 6,624 1,780
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $52,765 $65,695 $56,870
Total Invoice $49,139 $61,164 $52,466

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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: $8,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,280
Model Year201520152006
ModelSLKSLKEscalade
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6345hp V8
TransmissionM6T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18265/70-17
Total Price$52,765$65,695$56,870
Adjustments for Features-4,245-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,520$60,300$56,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$0
Total Invoice$49,139$61,164$52,466
Adjustments for Features-3,953-5,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,186$56,141$52,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201520152006
ModelSLKSLKEscalade
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater  $35
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Removable third row seats  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,510$12,660$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,953-5,0230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152006
ModelSLKEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in116.0 in
Length162.8 in198.9 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height51.2 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.5,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.463.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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