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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: $20,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,708

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $20,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeM-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $48,500
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $45,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   690
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Sunroof 0 0 0 1,290
Cargo cover 195 195 195  
Class III trailer hitch       490
Lighting Package       890
Comfort Package       1,450
Premium Package       3,750
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Satellite radio       500
Rear air vents with automatic controls       750
Proximity key       1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   642
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120  
Sunroof 0 0 0 1,200
Cargo cover 174 174 174  
Class III trailer hitch       456
Lighting Package       828
Comfort Package       1,349
Premium Package       3,488
Obstacle detection, rear       698
Satellite radio       465
Rear air vents with automatic controls       698
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 925 925 330 11,640
Options (change) 824 824 294 10,828
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 775
Total Price $81,215 $85,815 $94,320 $60,915
Total Invoice $77,164 $81,534 $89,649 $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: $13,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,815
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeM-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8302hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10T7
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 1680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22255/55-18
Total Price$81,215$85,815$94,320$60,915
Adjustments for Features-6,990-9,015-11,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,225$76,800$82,855$60,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$8,630$0
Total Invoice$77,164$81,534$89,649$56,708
Adjustments for Features-6,641-8,565-10,8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,523$72,969$78,752$56,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$8,229$0

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

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeM-Class
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control   $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Streaming video support $25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
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$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$13,745$15,770$18,220$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,990$9,015$11,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,641-8,565-10,8970

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

Model Year20182006
ModelEscaladeM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in114.7 in
Length203.9 in188.5 in
Width80.5 in75.2 in
Height74.4 in69.8 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
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 Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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