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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: $22,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,583

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $21,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $49,811 $66,960 $89,187
Select Edition 3,490    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660  
Premium 1 Package   4,390  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Folding second row seats   440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Select Edition 2,897    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614  
Premium 1 Package   4,083  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   250  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Folding second row seats   409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Options (change) 3,490 7,925 970
Options (change) 2,897 7,388 902
Destination 875 905 905
Total Price $58,215 $80,830 $97,775
Total Invoice $53,583 $75,253 $90,994

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,010
Model Year200620132013
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,215$80,830$97,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,005-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,215$75,825$95,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,570
Total Invoice$53,583$75,253$90,994
Adjustments for Features0-4,660-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,583$70,593$88,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,186

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620132013
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 trunk closer $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Engine-block heater$35  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Removable third row seats$0  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,090$12,095$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,005$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,660-2,215

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in113.2 in
Length198.9 in194.5 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height74.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.1 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 in56.5 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft315.3 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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2325100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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