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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: $67,155

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,331

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelEscaladeR-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,945 $50,240
Base Invoice $74,749 $46,537
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Class II trailer hitch   550
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Blind spot warning system   600
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Xenon HID headlights   985
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,910
Roof rack   250
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Class II trailer hitch   512
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Blind spot warning system   558
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Xenon HID headlights   916
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Roof rack   232
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 0 16,040
Options (change) 0 14,919
Destination 995 875
Total Price $80,940 $67,155
Total Invoice $75,744 $62,331

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,242
Model Year20122011
ModelEscaladeR-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-19
Total Price$80,940$67,155
Adjustments for Features-2,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,620$67,155
Total Invoice$75,744$62,331
Adjustments for Features-2,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,573$62,331

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

Model Year20122011
ModelEscaladeR-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionR350
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 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
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,725$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1710

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

Model Year20122011
ModelEscaladeR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in126.6 in
Length202.5 in203.0 in
Width79.0 in77.1 in
Height75.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested227570%
Total Not Requested99030%

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