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

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

Lowest Total Price: $63,290

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $18,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,919

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $16,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelEscaladeR-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,725 $42,100
Base Invoice $74,671 $39,153
Lighting Package   910
Heating Package   1,370
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Premium III Package   11,250
CD changer, remote   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,670
Roof rack   245
Lighting Package   846
Heating Package   1,274
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Premium III Package   10,462
CD changer, remote   418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,483
Roof rack   228
Options (change) 0 20,315
Options (change) 0 18,891
Destination 950 875
Total Price $81,675 $63,290
Total Invoice $75,621 $58,919

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,665
Model Year20092008
ModelEscaladeR-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/55-18
Total Price$81,675$63,290
Adjustments for Features-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,555$63,290
Total Invoice$75,621$58,919
Adjustments for Features-1,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,584$58,919

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

Model Year20092008
ModelEscaladeR-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
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
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console $200
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,600$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0370

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

Model Year20092008
ModelEscaladeR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in126.6 in
Length202.5 in203.0 in
Width79.0 in75.7 in
Height75.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested407559%
Total Not Requested286541%

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