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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: $38,535

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $19,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,895

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $51,791 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Sunroof 995        
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
CD changer, in-dash   450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Wood trim         0
Sunroof 826        
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
CD changer, in-dash   418 418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 995 6,110 6,110 4,710 2,890
Options (change) 826 5,682 5,682 4,380 2,686
Destination 900 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $57,885 $38,535 $40,235 $42,435 $59,265
Total Invoice $53,517 $35,895 $37,476 $39,522 $55,295

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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: $13,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,098
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$57,885$38,535$40,235$42,435$59,265
Adjustments for Features-5,9750-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,910$38,535$39,060$40,985$57,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$53,517$35,895$37,476$39,522$55,295
Adjustments for Features-5,5240-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,993$35,895$36,382$38,172$53,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
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
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Super-heated washer fluid$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Running boards$350    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces, third-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    
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$9,105$3,130$4,305$4,580$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,975$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5240-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in108.7 in
Length202.5 in182.3 in
Width79.0 in69.7 in
Height75.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.4 ft3

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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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