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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: $83,535

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $33,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,166

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $30,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $82,585 $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $224,650
Base Invoice $77,216 $88,955 $88,955 $133,223 $208,925
Heated steering wheel   490 490    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650 2,650  
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500 3,500 3,500  
Rear Seat Package   3,000 3,000 3,000  
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600 2,600 2,600  
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450 4,450 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950 950 950  
Rear spoiler     500    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0
Polished alloy wheels       1,700  
Heated steering wheel   456 456    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465 2,465  
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255 3,255 3,255  
Rear Seat Package   2,790 2,790 2,790  
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418 2,418 2,418  
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139 4,139 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884 884 884  
Rear spoiler     465    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0
Polished alloy wheels       1,581  
Options (change) 0 24,090 24,590 20,800 1,950
Options (change) 0 22,406 22,871 19,346 1,814
Destination 950 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $83,535 $120,665 $117,122 $164,975 $229,625
Total Invoice $78,166 $112,286 $108,708 $153,494 $213,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,275
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine403hp V8449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$83,535$120,665$117,122$164,975$229,625
Adjustments for Features0-7,305-7,830-9,555-17,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,535$113,360$109,292$155,420$212,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$46,128$103,328
Total Invoice$78,166$112,286$108,708$153,494$213,764
Adjustments for Features0-6,798-7,267-8,890-15,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,166$105,488$101,441$144,604$197,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,047$0$43,163$96,493

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

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator  $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75    
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50$50$50
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50$50$50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection    $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack$300    
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards$750    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200 $200  
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
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
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450$450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates$100    
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150$150$150
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated front row armrests $100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather headliner    $1000
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225$225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250$250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500$500$500$500
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Removable third row seats$0    
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,515$17,820$18,345$20,070$27,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,305$7,830$9,555$17,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,798-7,267-8,890-15,830

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

Model Year20112016
ModelEscaladeS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in124.6 in
Length202.5 in206.5 in
Width79.0 in74.8 in
Height75.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in43.0 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested212579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested212579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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