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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: $80,940

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $106,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,744

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $98,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelEscaladeS-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $79,945 $181,500
Base Invoice $74,749 $168,795
Drive Dynamic Rear Seats   800
iPod integration   425
Heated steering wheel   450
Heated second row seats   520
Drive Dynamic Rear Seats   744
iPod integration   395
Heated steering wheel   419
Heated second row seats   484
Options (change) 0 2,195
Options (change) 0 2,042
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $80,940 $187,070
Total Invoice $75,744 $174,212

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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: $102,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,887
Model Year20122007
ModelEscaladeS-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine403hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/35-20
Total Price$80,940$187,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,940$183,225
Total Invoice$75,744$174,212
Adjustments for Features0-3,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,744$170,631

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

Model Year20122007
ModelEscaladeS-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,000$14,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,581

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

Model Year20122007
ModelEscaladeS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in124.6 in
Length202.5 in205.0 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in
Height75.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in42.3 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 S65 AMG

Drive Dynamic Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested82562%

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