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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: $22,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,475

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $19,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinumAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,695 $107,800
Base Invoice $88,060 $100,254
Sunroof 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
Premium Package   3,740
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Heated second row seats   625
Around view cameras   800
Sunroof 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120  
Premium Package   3,478
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Heated second row seats   581
Around view cameras   744
Options (change) 135 7,965
Options (change) 120 7,407
Destination 1,295 925
Total Price $94,125 $116,690
Total Invoice $89,475 $108,586

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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: $26,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,405
Model Year20182016
ModelEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinumAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT10T7
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/35-19
Total Price$94,125$116,690
Adjustments for Features-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,660$116,690
Total Invoice$89,475$108,586
Adjustments for Features-3,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,181$108,586

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182016
ModelEscaladeCLS
TrimPlatinumAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
$0 
AWD $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
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Brake assist $50
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $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
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$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 
Android Auto support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
HDMI port$25 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Streaming video support$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
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
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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
Total Value of Features$12,935$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182016
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.4,035 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 AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support 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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