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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: $62,425

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $11,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,285

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $11,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelEscaladeCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $51,791 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535      
Night Package   300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610    
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594      
Night Package   279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497    
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 5,535 5,600 5,815 4,365
Options (change) 4,594 5,208 5,408 4,059
Destination 900 925 925 925
Total Price $62,425 $73,425 $80,840 $113,090
Total Invoice $57,285 $68,350 $75,246 $105,238

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,669
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelEscaladeCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,425$73,425$80,840$113,090
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,840-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,425$73,000$79,000$107,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000$34,325
Total Invoice$57,285$68,350$75,246$105,238
Adjustments for Features0-396-1,713-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,285$67,954$73,533$99,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,579$31,919

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelEscaladeCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Removable third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,430$9,855$11,270$15,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,840$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-396-1,713-5,365

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082016
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.4,035 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
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested242579%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested77541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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