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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: $90,975

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $72,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,092

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $67,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $89,350 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $83,542 $149,079 $197,160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495    
Sunroof 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135    
Heated steering wheel     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436    
Sunroof 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119    
Heated steering wheel     0
Options (change) 630 0 0
Options (change) 555 0 0
Destination 995 905 905
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $90,975 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $85,092 $152,584 $200,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,986
Model Year201620132013
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine420hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 161200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$90,975$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,975$161,115$212,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$51,100
Total Invoice$85,092$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,506-2,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,092$150,078$197,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$47,490

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

Model Year201620132013
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, second row seats $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,715$16,405$16,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,506-2,597

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

Model Year20162013
ModelEscaladeS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in124.6 in
Length203.9 in206.5 in
Width80.5 in73.7 in
Height74.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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