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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: $67,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG   
Difference: $18,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,561

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG   
Difference: $18,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595   720 720 720
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135      
Sunroof 0 0      
Multimedia Package     2,230 2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Lighting Package     800 800 800
Premium 2 Package     1,520    
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Power trunk closer     250 250 250
designo Package     3,620 3,090 550
Wood trim     325 325 0
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990 990
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530   669 669 669
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120      
Sunroof 0 0      
Multimedia Package     2,074 2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Lighting Package     744 744 744
Premium 2 Package     1,414    
Driver Assistance Package     2,092 2,092 2,092
Power trunk closer     233 233 233
designo Package     3,367 2,874 512
Wood trim     302 302 0
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921 921
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376
Options (change) 730 135 15,475 13,425 10,560
Options (change) 650 120 14,392 12,485 9,821
Destination 1,295 1,295 925 925 925
Total Price $85,620 $94,125 $67,200 $79,600 $84,735
Total Invoice $81,360 $89,475 $62,561 $74,093 $78,869

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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: $15,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,223
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$85,620$94,125$67,200$79,600$84,735
Adjustments for Features-3,740-7,290-1,0500-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,880$86,835$66,150$79,600$84,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0$13,450$17,885
Total Invoice$81,360$89,475$62,561$74,093$78,869
Adjustments for Features-3,554-6,930-9780-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,806$82,545$61,583$74,093$78,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,739$0$12,510$16,634

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

Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremiumPlatinumC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250   
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards $750   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Additional screen for entertainment system $200   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HDMI port$25$25   
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
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200   
Streaming video support$25$25   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Rear camera mirror$200$200   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
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$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,135$15,685$9,445$8,395$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$7,290$1,050$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,554-6,930-9780-652

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

Model Year20182016
ModelEscaladeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.8 in
Length203.9 in184.5 in
Width80.5 in71.3 in
Height74.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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