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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: $67,510

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $13,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,851

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $12,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,945 $83,295 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $74,749 $77,881 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
designo Package     4,900 4,900 4,200  
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Lane departure warning     875 875    
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570 570 570  
Heated second row seats     620 620 620 620
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790 790  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Heated steering wheel     225 225 225  
Running boards     670 670 670 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           590
designo Package     4,557 4,557 3,906  
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Lane departure warning     814 814    
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530 530 530  
Heated second row seats     577 577 577 577
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735 735  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Heated steering wheel     209 209 209  
Running boards     623 623 623 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           549
Options (change) 0 0 18,285 18,285 12,680 3,735
Options (change) 0 0 17,007 17,007 11,794 3,475
Destination 995 995 925 925 925 925
Total Price $80,940 $84,290 $69,010 $67,510 $76,505 $103,060
Total Invoice $75,744 $78,876 $64,246 $62,851 $71,216 $95,912

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,225
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$80,940$84,290$69,010$67,510$76,505$103,060
Adjustments for Features-915-1,490-1,7000-2,450-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,025$82,800$67,310$67,510$74,055$98,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$200$6,745$31,400
Total Invoice$75,744$78,876$64,246$62,851$71,216$95,912
Adjustments for Features-856-1,394-1,5830-2,281-4,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,888$77,482$62,663$62,851$68,935$91,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,594$0$188$6,272$29,201

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

Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75   $75
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Roof rack$300$300    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Power-deployable running boards$750$750    
Running boards  $350$350$350$350
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200    
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50     
Removable third row seats$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,950$9,525$9,735$8,035$10,485$12,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$1,490$1,700$0$2,450$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-856-1,394-1,5830-2,281-4,048

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight5,692 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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested245074%
Total Not Requested85026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180087%
Total Not Requested26513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested245074%
Total Not Requested85026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180087%
Total Not Requested26513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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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