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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: $43,395

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,419

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $33,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $51,791 $31,611 $54,126
Sunroof 995    
Lighting Package   985 985
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500  
Premium 1 Package   1,995  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Heated front seats   750  
Rear spoiler   300  
AMG Leather Package     3,030
Limited-slip rear differential     2,000
Wood trim     0
Sunroof 826    
Lighting Package   916 916
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395  
Premium 1 Package   1,855  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Heated front seats   698  
Rear spoiler   279  
AMG Leather Package     2,818
Limited-slip rear differential     1,860
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 995 8,530 7,395
Options (change) 826 7,933 6,877
Destination 900 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $57,885 $43,395 $68,570
Total Invoice $53,517 $40,419 $63,978

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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: $9,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,429
Model Year200820112011
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8228hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$57,885$43,395$68,570
Adjustments for Features-5,0500-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,835$43,395$65,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,575
Total Invoice$53,517$40,419$63,978
Adjustments for Features-4,6690-2,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,848$40,419$61,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,133

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelEscaladeC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
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
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $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 $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Removable third row seats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,930$3,880$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6690-2,426

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

Model Year20082011
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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