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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: $84,290

Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum Edition   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,876

Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum Edition   
Difference: $11,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeS-Class
TrimHybrid Platinum EditionS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $83,295 $92,350
Base Invoice $77,881 $85,886
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,278
Options (change) 0 2,450
Options (change) 0 2,278
Destination 995 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $84,290 $96,705
Total Invoice $78,876 $90,069

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,083
Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeS-Class
TrimHybrid Platinum EditionS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine332hp V8 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionD4T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-18
Total Price$84,290$96,705
Adjustments for Features-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,270$96,705
Total Invoice$78,876$90,069
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,986$90,069

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

Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeS-Class
TrimHybrid Platinum EditionS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed 2-mode automatic$1800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
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 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,640$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8900

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

Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in124.6 in
Length202.5 in206.5 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in
Height75.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,932 lb.4,630 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft316.4 ft3

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