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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: $57,885

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $16,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,517

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $16,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $51,791 $66,960 $89,187
Sunroof 995    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Sunroof 826    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 995 1,810 3,000
Options (change) 826 1,683 2,790
Destination 900 905 905
Total Price $57,885 $74,715 $99,805
Total Invoice $53,517 $69,548 $92,882

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,877
Model Year200820132013
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,885$74,715$99,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,885$73,475$97,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,965
Total Invoice$53,517$69,548$92,882
Adjustments for Features0-1,154-2,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,517$68,394$90,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,287

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820132013
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $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
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Removable third row seats$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
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$7,430$8,670$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,154-2,201

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
ModelEscaladeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in113.2 in
Length202.5 in194.5 in
Width79.0 in74.1 in
Height75.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.0 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.3 ft3

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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%

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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