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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,975

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $38,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,026

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $35,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPlatinum EditionCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,725 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $74,671 $30,132 $46,454
Convenience Package   500 500
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850
Rear spoiler   300  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Convenience Package   465 465
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim   302 302
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791
Rear spoiler   273  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 0 9,650 8,500
Options (change) 0 8,969 7,905
Destination 950 925 925
Total Price $81,675 $42,975 $59,375
Total Invoice $75,621 $40,026 $55,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,072
Model Year200920172017
ModelEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPlatinum EditionCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$81,675$42,975$59,375
Adjustments for Features-5,9650-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,710$42,975$56,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,775
Total Invoice$75,621$40,026$55,284
Adjustments for Features-5,5230-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,098$40,026$52,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,814

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200920172017
ModelEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPlatinum EditionCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Tilt steering wheel, power$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Power-deployable running boards$750  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats$50  
Removable third row seats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,790$7,825$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5230-2,444

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092017
ModelEscaladeCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in182.3 in
Width79.0 in70.0 in
Height75.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in27.1 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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