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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,510

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $2,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEscaladeM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $49,811 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Select Edition 3,490      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,700 3,700  
Class III trailer hitch   550 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590
Heated second row seats   620 620 620
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Running boards   670   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950
Select Edition 2,897      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,441 3,441  
Class III trailer hitch   512 512 512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549
Heated second row seats   577 577 577
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Running boards   623   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 4,785 12,680 12,010 3,710
Options (change) 3,972 11,795 11,172 3,452
Destination 875 905 905 905
Total Price $59,510 $60,855 $71,715 $100,715
Total Invoice $54,658 $56,661 $66,761 $93,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $157
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEscaladeM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$59,510$60,855$71,715$100,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,320-4,320-9,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$58,535$67,395$91,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,860$32,610
Total Invoice$54,658$56,661$66,761$93,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,160-4,022-8,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,658$54,501$62,739$84,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,238$30,323

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEscaladeM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Removable third row seats$0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,515$8,835$10,835$16,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320$4,320$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,160-4,022-8,906

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in114.8 in
Length198.9 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height74.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested127562%
Total Not Requested79038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested127562%
Total Not Requested79038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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