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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: $81,515

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $21,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,281

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $19,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,520 $93,550
Base Invoice $75,286 $87,002
Premium Package 2   4,035
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   425
Premium Package 2   3,753
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 0 6,090
Options (change) 0 5,664
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $81,515 $103,115
Total Invoice $76,281 $96,141

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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: $24,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,747
Model Year20142008
ModelEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinum EditionCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/35-19
Total Price$81,515$103,115
Adjustments for Features-3,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,430$103,115
Total Invoice$76,281$96,141
Adjustments for Features-2,8870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,394$96,141

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142008
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 trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,040$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8870

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142008
ModelEscaladeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.4 in
Length202.5 in193.0 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in
Height75.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight5,491 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.2 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 in56.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		60.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		108.9 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%

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