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

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,260

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,614

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550   
Difference: $1,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCLK
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionCLK550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $66,400 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $56,800
Base Invoice $62,138 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $52,824
Sunroof 995   995    
Premium II Package         1,040
Premium I Package         2,800
Heated front seats         730
Power trunk closer         540
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Bluetooth cell phone link         875
Navigation system         2,320
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         560
Sunroof 876   876    
Premium II Package         967
Premium I Package         2,604
Heated front seats         679
Power trunk closer         502
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Bluetooth cell phone link         814
Navigation system         2,158
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         521
Options (change) 995 0 995 0 9,585
Options (change) 876 0 876 0 8,915
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $68,390 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290 $67,260
Total Invoice $64,009 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876 $62,614

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,378
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCLK
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionCLK550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H382hp V8
TransmissionT6T6D4D4T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/40-18
Total Price$68,390$80,940$74,845$84,290$67,260
Adjustments for Features-5,100-8,710-6,650-9,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,290$72,230$68,195$75,005$67,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,940$4,905$11,715$0
Total Invoice$64,009$75,744$70,045$78,876$62,614
Adjustments for Features-4,773-8,151-6,224-8,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,236$67,593$63,821$70,187$62,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,357$4,585$10,951$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCLK
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionCLK550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800$1800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row    $100
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Second-row low console    $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter    $0
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750 $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards$350 $350  
Tow hook(s), front$40 $40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 $200 
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000  
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights $1000 $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 $1000 
Wood trim $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,455$14,065$12,005$14,640$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$8,710$6,650$9,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,773-8,151-6,224-8,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20122009
ModelEscaladeCLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in106.9 in
Length202.5 in183.2 in
Width79.0 in68.5 in
Height75.9 in55.4 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.0 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 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested26535%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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