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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: $43,195

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,231

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $49,811 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Select Edition 3,490        
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570  
Seating Package         2,980
Wood trim         0
Select Edition 2,897        
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460  
Seating Package         2,771
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,490 9,420 9,420 7,270 8,430
Options (change) 2,897 8,759 8,759 6,760 7,838
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $58,215 $43,195 $44,945 $47,145 $67,705
Total Invoice $53,583 $40,231 $41,859 $43,905 $63,172

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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: $11,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,928
Model Year20062009200920092009
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$43,195$44,945$47,145$67,705
Adjustments for Features-3,7200-1,250-1,450-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,495$43,195$43,695$45,695$64,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$2,500$21,310
Total Invoice$53,583$40,231$41,859$43,905$63,172
Adjustments for Features-3,4240-1,164-1,350-2,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,159$40,231$40,695$42,555$60,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$464$2,324$19,955

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

Model Year20062009200920092009
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, power $350$350$350$350
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
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    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
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$6,915$3,195$4,445$4,645$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0$1,250$1,450$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4240-1,164-1,350-2,986

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

Model Year20062009
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%

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

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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