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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: $82,575

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $31,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,269

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $28,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,625 $85,225 $107,800
Base Invoice $76,319 $79,685 $100,254
Premium Package     3,740
Lane departure warning     875
Heated second row seats     625
Premium Package     3,478
Lane departure warning     814
Heated second row seats     581
Options (change) 0 0 5,240
Options (change) 0 0 4,873
Destination 950 950 925
Total Price $82,575 $86,175 $113,965
Total Invoice $77,269 $80,635 $106,052

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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: $29,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,871
Model Year201020102016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H577hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22255/35-19
Total Price$82,575$86,175$113,965
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,575$85,750$111,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,175$0
Total Invoice$77,269$80,635$106,052
Adjustments for Features0-398-1,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,269$80,237$104,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,968$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201020102016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,565$9,990$11,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-1,912

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102016
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.4,035 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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