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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: $46,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $21,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,636

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $20,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Sunroof 995 995   995        
Sunroof Package           1,790 1,790  
Telematics service, such as OnStar           820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           690 690 690
Folding second row seats           290 290  
Satellite radio           500 500 500
Heated front seats           680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link           765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights           790 790 790
Navigation system           2,210 2,210 2,210
Wood trim               775
Sunroof 876 876   876        
Sunroof Package           1,665 1,665  
Telematics service, such as OnStar           763 763  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           642 642 642
Folding second row seats           270 270  
Satellite radio           465 465 465
Heated front seats           633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link           711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights           735 735 735
Navigation system           2,055 2,055 2,055
Wood trim               721
Options (change) 995 995 0 995 0 8,535 8,535 5,730
Options (change) 876 876 0 876 0 7,939 7,939 5,329
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290 $46,860 $47,460 $62,255
Total Invoice $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876 $43,636 $44,194 $58,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,301
Model Year20122012201220122012200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$68,390$72,670$80,940$74,845$84,290$46,860$47,460$62,255
Adjustments for Features-7,110-8,485-10,720-8,885-11,5200-1,225-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,280$64,185$70,220$65,960$72,770$46,860$46,235$60,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,905$8,940$4,680$11,490$625$0$14,520
Total Invoice$64,009$68,011$75,744$70,045$78,876$43,636$44,194$58,043
Adjustments for Features-6,655-7,941-10,032-8,315-10,7800-1,141-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,354$60,070$65,712$61,730$68,096$43,636$43,053$56,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,716$8,358$4,376$10,742$583$0$13,591

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

Model Year20122012201220122012200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100     
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800   
6-speed manual     $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100     
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125   
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Brake assist     $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250   
Rear side airbags       $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags     $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300   
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15$15
Interior air filter     $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers       $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents     $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275   
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Running boards$350  $350    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200   
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000    
Rear seat audio controls$25       
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear     $100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000 $1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50$50$50
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000   
Wood trim  $300 $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Alloy wheels     $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels $350      
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$10,665$12,040$14,275$12,440$15,075$3,555$4,780$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,110$8,485$10,720$8,885$11,520$0$1,225$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,655-7,941-10,032-8,315-10,7800-1,141-1,399

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

Model Year20122006
ModelEscaladeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.9 in
Length202.5 in178.4 in
Width79.0 in68.0 in
Height75.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.0 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.2 ft3

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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