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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: $78,364

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $15,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,024

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $15,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,195 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $87,585 $60,357 $80,538
Sunroof 0    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Premium Package   3,650  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer   510 510
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Adaptive cruise control   3,130 3,110
Navigation system     1,240
Sunroof 0    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Premium Package   3,395  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer   474 474
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Adaptive cruise control   2,911 2,892
Navigation system     1,153
Options (change) 0 11,389 8,959
Options (change) 0 10,592 8,331
Destination 1,195 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $93,390 $78,364 $98,034
Total Invoice $88,780 $73,024 $91,344

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,006
Model Year201720062006
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$93,390$78,364$98,034
Adjustments for Features-11,065-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,325$77,539$98,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,495
Total Invoice$88,780$73,024$91,344
Adjustments for Features-10,519-7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,261$72,255$91,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,089

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720062006
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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  
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power-deployable running boards$750  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
HD radio$50  
HDMI port$25  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Streaming video support$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror$200  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$17,495$7,255$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,065$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,519-7690

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172006
ModelEscaladeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.4 in
Length203.9 in193.0 in
Width80.5 in73.7 in
Height74.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight5,521 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.2 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 in56.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested107536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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