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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: $47,900

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $37,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,612

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $36,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPremiumPlatinumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $29,807 $46,035
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595   720 720
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135    
Sunroof 0 0    
Power passenger seat     400  
Driver Assistance Package     2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package     2,480 2,480
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Parktronic Package     970 970
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850  
Wood trim     325 325
Rear spoiler     300 300
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530   669 669
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120    
Sunroof 0 0    
Power passenger seat     372  
Driver Assistance Package     2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package     2,306 2,306
Premium Package     2,232 2,232
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Parktronic Package     902 902
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791  
Wood trim     302 302
Rear spoiler     279 279
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Options (change) 730 135 14,925 12,825
Options (change) 650 120 13,880 11,926
Destination 1,295 1,295 925 925
Total Price $85,620 $94,125 $47,900 $63,250
Total Invoice $81,360 $89,475 $44,612 $58,886

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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: $28,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,405
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPremiumPlatinumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT10T10S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$85,620$94,125$47,900$63,250
Adjustments for Features-8,780-12,3300-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,840$81,795$47,900$61,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0$13,225
Total Invoice$81,360$89,475$44,612$58,886
Adjustments for Features-8,343-11,7210-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,017$77,754$44,612$56,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,737$0$12,296

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPremiumPlatinumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $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  
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250  
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
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power-deployable running boards $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HDMI port$25$25  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
Streaming video support$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $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 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,485$19,035$6,705$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,780$12,330$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,343-11,7210-1,978

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182016
ModelEscaladeCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length203.9 in182.3 in
Width80.5 in70.0 in
Height74.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in27.1 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107585%
Total Not Requested19015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107585%
Total Not Requested19015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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