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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: $47,830

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $20,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,544

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $19,465

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Sunroof 995 995   995          
Lighting Package           1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package           2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package           1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package           2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning           850 850 850 850
Telematics service, such as OnStar           660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)           720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler           300 300    
Wood trim           325 325 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear           970 970 970 970
AMG Leather Package                 3,090
Limited-slip rear differential                 2,030
Sunroof 876 876   876          
Lighting Package           1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package           2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package           1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package           2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning           791 791 791 791
Telematics service, such as OnStar           614 614 614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)           669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler           279 279    
Wood trim           302 302 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear           902 902 902 902
AMG Leather Package                 2,874
Limited-slip rear differential                 1,888
Options (change) 995 995 0 995 0 12,155 12,155 9,030 12,400
Options (change) 876 876 0 876 0 11,305 11,305 8,399 11,533
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290 $47,830 $51,050 $50,480 $73,905
Total Invoice $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876 $44,544 $47,539 $47,009 $68,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,969
Model Year201320132013201320132012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$68,390$72,670$80,940$74,845$84,290$47,830$51,050$50,480$73,905
Adjustments for Features-3,735-4,610-7,345-5,285-7,9200-1,7000-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,655$68,060$73,595$69,560$76,370$47,830$49,350$50,480$73,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715$0$1,520$2,650$25,275
Total Invoice$64,009$68,011$75,744$70,045$78,876$44,544$47,539$47,009$68,913
Adjustments for Features-3,496-4,314-6,873-4,946-7,4110-1,5830-746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,513$63,697$68,871$65,099$71,465$44,544$45,956$47,009$68,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,184$8,358$4,586$10,952$0$1,412$2,465$23,623

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

Model Year201320132013201320132012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100      
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD      $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100      
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250$250$250
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$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0$0
Brake assist     $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225      
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags     $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500    
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300    
Console with shifter     $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150    
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$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$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   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275    
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750    
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40    
Running boards$350  $350     
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40     
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200    
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000     
HD radio     $50$50$50$50
Media drive     $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25        
SD Card slot     $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25    
Chronometer        $100
Fog light, rear     $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125    
Headlight washers     $50$50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000 $1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50      
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$0$0$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000    
Wood trim  $300 $300$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    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels     $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850$850$850    
Machined alloy wheels $350       
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control        $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$9,755$10,630$13,365$11,305$13,940$6,020$7,720$6,020$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,735$4,610$7,345$5,285$7,920$0$1,700$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,496-4,314-6,873-4,946-7,4110-1,5830-746

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

Model Year20132012
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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 integration100Yes
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 Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 integration100Yes
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 Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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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