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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: $81,675

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $17,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,621

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $17,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,725 $94,900
Base Invoice $74,671 $88,257
Lane departure warning   850
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Lane departure warning   791
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 0 3,850
Options (change) 0 3,581
Destination 950 875
Total Price $81,675 $99,625
Total Invoice $75,621 $92,713

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,772
Model Year20092012
ModelEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/35-19
Total Price$81,675$99,625
Adjustments for Features-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,780$99,625
Total Invoice$75,621$92,713
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,941$92,713

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092012
ModelEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,815$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092012
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 Weight5,692 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 CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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