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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: $46,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $16,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,658

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $15,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201320132013201320132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $71,915 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $66,881 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614
Sunroof 995                
Lighting Package       1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package       2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package       1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package       2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning       850 850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300    
Obstacle detection, rear       970   970   970 970
Wood trim               0 0
AMG Leather Package                 3,090
Sunroof 826                
Lighting Package       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package       2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package       1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package       2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning       791 791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler       279 279 279 279    
Obstacle detection, rear       902   902   902 902
Wood trim               0 0
AMG Leather Package                 2,874
Options (change) 995 0 0 11,170 10,200 11,170 10,200 8,370 9,710
Options (change) 826 0 0 10,389 9,487 10,389 9,487 7,785 9,031
Destination 950 950 950 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $63,540 $81,675 $72,865 $47,425 $46,875 $51,025 $50,465 $50,675 $72,115
Total Invoice $58,751 $75,621 $67,831 $44,170 $43,658 $47,518 $46,997 $47,192 $67,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,449
Model Year200920092009201320132013201320132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6D4T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$63,540$81,675$72,865$47,425$46,875$51,025$50,465$50,675$72,115
Adjustments for Features-2,860-7,320-5,570-5250-2,375-1,850-875-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,680$74,355$67,295$46,900$46,875$48,650$48,615$49,800$70,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,675$6,615$25$0$1,775$1,740$2,925$24,015
Total Invoice$58,751$75,621$67,831$44,170$43,658$47,518$46,997$47,192$67,250
Adjustments for Features-2,644-6,777-5,185-4890-2,212-1,723-815-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,107$68,844$62,646$43,681$43,658$45,306$45,274$46,377$66,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,737$6,539$23$0$1,648$1,616$2,719$22,450

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

Model Year200920092009201320132013201320132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100       
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD     $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100      
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75       
Heated steering wheel $100       
Parking guidance system - passive   $250 $250 $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350      
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125      
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150      
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Front side airbags   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225       
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50      
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500      
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300      
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150      
Roof rack$300$300$300      
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250      
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400      
Rear wiper$175$175$175      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275      
Power-deployable running boards $750       
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40      
Running boards$350 $350      
Tow hook(s), front$40        
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200       
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200       
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000      
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25        
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25      
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25      
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer        $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125      
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50      
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300      
Folding third row seats$600$600$600      
Heated second row seats$200$200$200      
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75      
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75 $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats $50       
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat        $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat        $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Removable third row seats$0$0$0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000       
Wood trim $300  $300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500      
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850      
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0       
Transmission 
Launch control        $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$8,430$12,890$11,140$6,095$5,570$7,945$7,420$6,445$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$7,320$5,570$525$0$2,375$1,850$875$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,644-6,777-5,185-4890-2,212-1,723-815-1,142

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

Model Year20092013
ModelEscaladeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in108.7 in
Length202.5 in180.7 in
Width79.0 in69.7 in
Height75.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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