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

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

Lowest Total Price: $59,510

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $35,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $34,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011201120112011
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,850 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $49,811 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Select Edition 3,490          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,450 2,450 2,450    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Select Edition 2,897          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,278 2,278 2,278    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Options (change) 4,785 2,450 2,450 2,450 0 0
Options (change) 3,972 2,278 2,278 2,278 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $59,510 $95,325 $97,975 $142,325 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $54,658 $88,783 $91,248 $132,493 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,932
Model Year200620112011201120112011
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine345hp V8275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$59,510$95,325$97,975$142,325$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-2,455-7,580-13,230-13,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$92,970$95,520$134,745$148,295$198,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$41,775$55,325$105,775
Total Invoice$54,658$88,783$91,248$132,493$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,193-2,286-7,056-12,324-12,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,658$86,590$88,962$125,437$138,138$185,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,372$38,847$51,548$98,438

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

Model Year200620112011201120112011
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack$300     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Engine-block heater$35     
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Running boards$350     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats$200   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Removable third row seats$0     
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,850$11,205$11,305$16,430$22,080$22,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355$2,455$7,580$13,230$13,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,193-2,286-7,056-12,324-12,317

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

Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in124.6 in
Length198.9 in206.5 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height74.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in42.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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