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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,221

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $49,811 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Select Edition 3,490        
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
Wood trim         0
Select Edition 2,897        
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,490 8,610 8,610 7,210 5,390
Options (change) 2,897 8,008 8,008 6,706 5,012
Destination 875 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $58,215 $41,035 $42,735 $44,935 $61,765
Total Invoice $53,583 $38,221 $39,802 $41,848 $57,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,731
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA4M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$58,215$41,035$42,735$44,935$61,765
Adjustments for Features-3,9450-1,250-1,450-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,270$41,035$41,485$43,485$59,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$2,450$18,880
Total Invoice$53,583$38,221$39,802$41,848$57,621
Adjustments for Features-3,6310-1,164-1,350-1,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,952$38,221$38,638$40,498$55,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$417$2,277$17,674

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Transmission temperature gauge$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Removable third row seats$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,040$3,095$4,345$4,545$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,945$0$1,250$1,450$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6310-1,164-1,350-1,726

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in108.7 in
Length198.9 in182.3 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height74.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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