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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: $94,125

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $16,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,475

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $13,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,695 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $88,060 $92,535 $99,045
Sunroof 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135    
Premium 1 Package   3,690 3,690
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030  
Sunroof 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120    
Premium 1 Package   3,432 3,432
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   233 233
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888  
Options (change) 135 10,515 8,485
Options (change) 120 9,780 7,892
Destination 1,295 925 925
Total Price $94,125 $110,940 $115,910
Total Invoice $89,475 $103,240 $107,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,152
Model Year201820142014
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT10T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$94,125$110,940$115,910
Adjustments for Features-4,6150-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,510$110,940$115,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,870
Total Invoice$89,475$103,240$107,862
Adjustments for Features-4,3870-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,088$103,240$107,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,529

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820142014
ModelEscaladeCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$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
Around view cameras$500  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$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 $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$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  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror$200  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 steering wheel  $150
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,585$8,970$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3870-93

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182014
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 Weight5,578 lb.4,256 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 CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested55022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested55022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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