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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: $60,915

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,708

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $4,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeM-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $48,500
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $45,105
Sunroof 995   1,290
AWD 2,550 2,500  
Class III trailer hitch     490
Lighting Package     890
Entertainment Package     1,080
Comfort Package     1,450
Premium Package     3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690
Satellite radio     500
Rear air vents with automatic controls     750
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Sunroof 826   1,200
AWD 2,358 2,312  
Class III trailer hitch     456
Lighting Package     828
Entertainment Package     1,004
Comfort Package     1,349
Premium Package     3,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642
Satellite radio     465
Rear air vents with automatic controls     698
Obstacle detection, rear     698
Options (change) 3,545 2,500 11,640
Options (change) 3,184 2,312 10,828
Destination 950 950 775
Total Price $66,090 $84,175 $60,915
Total Invoice $61,109 $77,933 $56,708

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,328
Model Year200920092006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeM-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8302hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22255/55-18
Total Price$66,090$84,175$60,915
Adjustments for Features-1,160-5,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,930$79,055$60,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,125$0
Total Invoice$61,109$77,933$56,708
Adjustments for Features-1,073-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,036$73,193$56,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,157$0

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

Model Year200920092006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeM-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,740$12,700$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$5,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,073-4,7400

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

Model Year20092006
ModelEscaladeM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in114.7 in
Length202.5 in188.5 in
Width79.0 in75.2 in
Height75.9 in69.8 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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