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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: $86,540

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $6,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,549

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $8,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,195 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $87,585 $69,611 $101,277
Sunroof 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Premium Package   4,200 2,200
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660  
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Around view cameras     800
Sunroof 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Premium Package   3,906 2,046
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614  
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   233  
Heated steering wheel   233  
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 135 10,765 5,875
Options (change) 120 10,013 5,464
Destination 1,195 925 925
Total Price $93,525 $86,540 $115,700
Total Invoice $88,900 $80,549 $107,666

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,037
Model Year201720172017
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$93,525$86,540$115,700
Adjustments for Features-5,5900-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,935$86,540$113,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,735
Total Invoice$88,900$80,549$107,666
Adjustments for Features-5,3140-2,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,586$80,549$105,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,860

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720172017
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power-deployable running boards$750  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
HDMI port$25  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Streaming video support$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Rear camera mirror$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
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
Total Value of Features$13,585$7,995$10,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3140-2,257

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017
ModelEscaladeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in113.2 in
Length203.9 in194.5 in
Width80.5 in74.1 in
Height74.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,521 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft315.3 ft3

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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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested140077%
Total Not Requested42523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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