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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: $57,645

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,675

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $11,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050          
Premium 1 Package 3,390              
Leather seating surfaces 770              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720          
Rear spoiler 350 350            
Premium 3 Package     1,295          
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837          
Premium 1 Package 3,153              
Leather seating surfaces 716              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670          
Rear spoiler 326 326            
Premium 3 Package     1,204          
Options (change) 9,720 5,560 5,065 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,040 5,171 4,711 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $57,645 $65,685 $78,590 $69,525 $71,915 $83,535 $74,090 $86,885
Total Invoice $53,675 $61,152 $73,154 $65,121 $67,356 $78,166 $69,390 $81,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,364
Model Year20162016201620112011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionT9T7T7T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$57,645$65,685$78,590$69,525$71,915$83,535$74,090$86,885
Adjustments for Features-2,060-1,860-4,1100-1,375-4,510-1,400-4,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,585$63,825$74,480$69,525$70,540$79,025$72,690$81,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,895$0$1,015$9,500$3,165$12,425
Total Invoice$53,675$61,152$73,154$65,121$67,356$78,166$69,390$81,299
Adjustments for Features-1,918-1,732-3,8260-1,288-4,220-1,311-4,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,757$59,420$69,328$65,121$66,068$73,946$68,079$76,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,663$17,571$0$947$8,825$2,958$11,560

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162016201620112011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55LuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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  
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250     
Remote app$25$25$25     
Remote start   $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15     
Semi-automated parking system  $500     
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Brake assist$50$50$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150     
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75     
Lane departure warning  $200     
Obstacle detection, front  $150     
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200     
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100     
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack   $300$300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15     
Interior air filter$0$0$0     
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500     
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0     
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300     
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750     
Power-deployable running boards    $750$750 $750
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350  $350 
Sunroof     $900 $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40 $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system     $200 $200
App support$0$0$0     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000 $1000 
HD radio$50$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150     
Media drive$15$15$15     
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0     
Rear seat audio controls   $25    
SD Card slot$25$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25     
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100     
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150     
LED headlights     $1000 $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150     
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100     
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150     
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150     
Metal pedals$75$75$75     
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150     
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300     
Power release, second row seats   $50$50$50  
Removable third row seats   $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 $1000
Wood trim     $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350     
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200$200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$850$850$850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100     
Total Value of Features$12,515$12,315$14,565$10,455$11,830$14,965$11,855$15,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$1,860$4,110$0$1,375$4,510$1,400$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,918-1,732-3,8260-1,288-4,220-1,311-4,618

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162011
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.5,692 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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125087%
Total Not Requested19013%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

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