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

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,215

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $16,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,583

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $16,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $49,811 $65,751 $89,559
Select Edition 3,490    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140 1,140
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   920  
Select Edition 2,897    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060 1,060
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   856  
Options (change) 3,490 2,060 1,140
Options (change) 2,897 1,916 1,060
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $58,215 $74,935 $100,915
Total Invoice $53,583 $69,842 $94,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,905
Model Year200620092009
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,215$74,935$100,915
Adjustments for Features0-380-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,215$74,555$99,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,005
Total Invoice$53,583$69,842$94,094
Adjustments for Features0-354-1,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,583$69,488$92,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,343

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620092009
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Removable third row seats$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,715$7,095$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-354-1,263

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062009
ModelEscaladeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.4 in
Length198.9 in193.0 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height74.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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