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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: $43,560

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $37,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,577

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $35,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $79,945 $83,295 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $74,749 $77,881 $29,807 $46,035
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Power passenger seat     400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
Wood trim     325 325
Rearview camera     460 460
Blind spot warning system     550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850  
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Garmin Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Premium Package     2,232 2,232
Power passenger seat     372  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279
Wood trim     302 302
Rearview camera     428 428
Blind spot warning system     512 512
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791  
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 0 0 10,585 8,485
Options (change) 0 0 9,845 7,891
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $80,940 $84,290 $43,560 $58,910
Total Invoice $75,744 $78,876 $40,577 $54,851

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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: $30,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,663
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6D4S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$80,940$84,290$43,560$58,910
Adjustments for Features-6,950-7,5250-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,990$76,765$43,560$56,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$13,225
Total Invoice$75,744$78,876$40,577$54,851
Adjustments for Features-6,504-7,0420-1,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,240$71,834$40,577$52,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,594$0$12,295

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$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
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats$50   
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,265$14,840$7,315$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,950$7,525$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,504-7,0420-1,979

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122016
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%

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