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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: $47,120

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $38,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,881

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $37,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLACLA
TrimPremiumPlatinumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $30,132 $46,454
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595   720 720
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135    
Sunroof 0 0    
Premium Package     2,350 2,350
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650  
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     500 500
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler     300  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850 850
Wood trim     325 325
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530   669 669
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120    
Sunroof 0 0    
Premium Package     2,186 2,186
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535  
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     465 465
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler     273  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791 791
Wood trim     302 302
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 730 135 13,795 12,645
Options (change) 650 120 12,824 11,760
Destination 1,295 1,295 925 925
Total Price $85,620 $94,125 $47,120 $63,520
Total Invoice $81,360 $89,475 $43,881 $59,139

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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: $30,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,644
Model Year2018201820172017
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$47,120$63,520
Adjustments for Features-8,245-11,7950-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,375$82,330$47,120$60,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0$13,775
Total Invoice$81,360$89,475$43,881$59,139
Adjustments for Features-7,835-11,2120-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,525$78,263$43,881$56,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,738$0$12,814

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2018201820172017
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  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
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  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $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  
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$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$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 
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$14,785$18,335$6,540$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,245$11,795$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,835-11,2120-2,444

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182017
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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