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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: $77,495

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $22,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,750

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $21,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelEscaladeM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $96,100
Base Invoice $51,791 $89,373
Platinum Edition 20,605  
Class III trailer hitch   550
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Running boards   0
Platinum Edition 19,059  
Class III trailer hitch   512
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Running boards   0
Options (change) 20,605 3,345
Options (change) 19,059 3,112
Destination 900 905
Total Price $77,495 $100,350
Total Invoice $71,750 $93,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,443
Model Year20082013
ModelEscaladeM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22265/45-20
Total Price$77,495$100,350
Adjustments for Features0-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,495$95,840
Total Invoice$71,750$93,390
Adjustments for Features0-4,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,750$89,193

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

Model Year20082013
ModelEscaladeM-Class
TrimBaseML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,075$11,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,197

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

Model Year20082013
ModelEscaladeM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in114.8 in
Length202.5 in189.1 in
Width79.0 in75.2 in
Height75.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
285/45R22 tires400No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested527576%
Total Not Requested162524%

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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