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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: $71,880

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $11,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,914

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $11,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLSCLSCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Rear spoiler     400 400  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Premium Package       4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats       625 625
Special order charge       250  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Rear spoiler     372 372  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Premium Package       3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats       581 581
Special order charge       233  
Options (change) 0 0 4,965 6,790 5,240
Options (change) 0 0 4,618 6,315 4,873
Destination 950 950 925 925 925
Total Price $83,535 $86,885 $71,880 $80,915 $112,715
Total Invoice $78,166 $81,299 $66,914 $75,316 $104,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,892
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLSCLSCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$83,535$86,885$71,880$80,915$112,715
Adjustments for Features-4,660-5,0850-2,765-6,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,875$81,800$71,880$78,150$105,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0$6,270$34,070
Total Invoice$78,166$81,299$66,914$75,316$104,890
Adjustments for Features-4,360-4,7580-2,574-6,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,806$76,541$66,914$72,742$98,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,735$0$5,828$31,681

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCLSCLSCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
RWD$0$0$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$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200   
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
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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$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$300   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$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$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  $300
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$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200   
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $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$0   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,140$11,565$6,480$9,245$13,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$5,085$0$2,765$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,360-4,7580-2,574-6,295

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112015
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 CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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

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
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG 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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