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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: $42,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $38,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,916

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $37,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   690 690 690 690
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135        
Sunroof 0 0 0        
Power driver seat       600      
Sunroof Package       1,790 1,790 1,790  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       820 820 820  
Xenon HID headlights       790 790 790 790
Folding second row seats       290 290 290  
Satellite radio       500 500 500 500
Heated front seats       680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link       765 765 765 765
Navigation system       2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Wood trim             775
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   642 642 642 642
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120        
Sunroof 0 0 0        
Power driver seat       558      
Sunroof Package       1,665 1,665 1,665  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       763 763 763  
Xenon HID headlights       735 735 735 735
Folding second row seats       270 270 270  
Satellite radio       465 465 465 465
Heated front seats       633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link       711 711 711 711
Navigation system       2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Wood trim             721
Options (change) 730 730 135 9,135 8,535 8,535 5,730
Options (change) 650 650 120 8,497 7,939 7,939 5,329
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $81,020 $85,620 $94,125 $42,860 $46,860 $47,460 $62,255
Total Invoice $76,990 $81,360 $89,475 $39,916 $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 C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,330
Model Year2018201820182006200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$81,020$85,620$94,125$42,860$46,860$47,460$62,255
Adjustments for Features-13,265-15,290-17,740-9250-1,225-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,755$70,330$76,385$41,935$46,860$46,235$60,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$8,630$0$4,925$4,300$18,820
Total Invoice$76,990$81,360$89,475$39,916$43,636$44,194$58,043
Adjustments for Features-12,605-14,529-16,864-8610-1,141-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,385$66,831$72,611$39,055$43,636$43,053$56,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$8,226$0$4,581$3,998$17,589

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

Model Year2018201820182006200620062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual    $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850    
Cruise control$150  $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125    
Proximity key$250$250$250    
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200    
Backup collision intervention $150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0    
Rear side airbags      $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Safety key$5$5$5    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150    
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300    
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250    
Roof rack$300$300$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $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    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Body kit    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Power-deployable running boards  $750    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   $200
Running boards$350$350     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0    
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200    
Android Auto support$100$100$100    
App support$0$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100    
Aux input$50$50$50    
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000     
HD radio$50$50$50    
HDMI port $25$25    
Rear seat audio controls$25      
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Streaming video support $25$25    
Surround sound$250$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Wireless charging station$75$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights $50$50    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350    
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100    
Massage, passenger seat  $100    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000    
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$16,370$18,395$20,845$4,030$3,105$4,330$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,265$15,290$17,740$925$0$1,225$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,605-14,529-16,864-8610-1,141-1,399

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

Model Year20182006
ModelEscaladeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.9 in
Length203.9 in178.4 in
Width80.5 in68.0 in
Height74.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
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 Sport Sedan

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

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