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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: $48,480

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $34,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,149

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $33,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,795 $85,195 $94,295 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $76,755 $80,935 $89,580 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   720 720 720 720
Sunroof 0 0 0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135        
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970 970 970
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
Proximity key       650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler       300 300    
Wood trim       325 325 0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Limited-slip rear differential             2,030
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   669 669 669 669
Sunroof 0 0 0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120        
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902 902 902
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
Proximity key       605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler       279 279    
Wood trim       302 302 0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Limited-slip rear differential             1,888
Options (change) 730 730 135 12,805 12,805 9,680 13,050
Options (change) 650 650 120 11,910 11,910 9,004 12,138
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $82,820 $87,220 $95,725 $48,480 $51,700 $51,130 $74,555
Total Invoice $78,700 $82,880 $90,995 $45,149 $48,144 $47,614 $69,518

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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: $25,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,961
Model Year2019201920192012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$82,820$87,220$95,725$48,480$51,700$51,130$74,555
Adjustments for Features-9,040-11,065-14,6150-1,7000-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,780$76,155$81,110$48,480$50,000$51,130$73,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$7,330$0$1,520$2,650$25,275
Total Invoice$78,700$82,880$90,995$45,149$48,144$47,614$69,518
Adjustments for Features-8,590-10,514-13,8930-1,5830-746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,110$72,366$77,102$45,149$46,561$47,614$68,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,256$6,992$0$1,412$2,465$23,623

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

Model Year2019201920192012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
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$1200$1200
$0$0$0    
RWD   $0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
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    
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125    
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    
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    
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0    
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
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    
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
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    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250    
Roof rack$300$300$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Power-deployable running boards  $750    
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40    
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    
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000     
HDMI port $25$25    
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25      
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Streaming video support $25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Wireless charging station$75$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights $50$50    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350    
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
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    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$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   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100$100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$14,535$16,560$20,110$5,495$7,195$5,495$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,040$11,065$14,615$0$1,700$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,590-10,514-13,8930-1,5830-746

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

Model Year20192012
ModelEscaladeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in108.7 in
Length203.9 in180.7 in
Width80.5 in69.7 in
Height74.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.4 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0No
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, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0No
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, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0No
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0No
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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