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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: $63,130

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG   
Difference: $20,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,776

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG   
Difference: $19,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
designo Package     3,620 3,090 550
Premium 2 Package     1,520    
Wood trim     325 325 0
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690
Lighting Package     800 800 800
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Power trunk closer     250 250 250
designo Package     3,367 2,874 512
Premium 2 Package     1,414    
Wood trim     302 302 0
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502
Lighting Package     744 744 744
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Power trunk closer     233 233 233
Options (change) 0 0 11,405 9,355 6,490
Options (change) 0 0 10,607 8,700 6,036
Destination 950 950 925 925 925
Total Price $83,535 $86,885 $63,130 $75,530 $80,665
Total Invoice $78,166 $81,299 $58,776 $70,308 $75,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,542
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$83,535$86,885$63,130$75,530$80,665
Adjustments for Features-3,020-3,445-1,0500-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,515$83,440$62,080$75,530$79,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0$13,450$17,885
Total Invoice$78,166$81,299$58,776$70,308$75,084
Adjustments for Features-2,826-3,224-9780-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,340$78,075$57,798$70,308$74,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,735$0$12,510$16,634

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

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75   
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200   
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Removable third row seats$0$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,040$12,465$10,070$9,020$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$3,445$1,050$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,826-3,224-9780-652

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

Model Year20112016
ModelEscaladeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.8 in
Length202.5 in184.5 in
Width79.0 in71.3 in
Height75.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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