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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: $94,725

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $28,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,009

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $24,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $92,695 $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $224,650
Base Invoice $88,060 $88,955 $88,955 $133,223 $208,925
Sunroof 0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135        
Polished alloy wheels 600     1,700  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450 4,450 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950 950 950  
Wood trim, alternative type   800 800 800 800
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Around view cameras   900 900 900  
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990  
Rear spoiler     500    
Sunroof 0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120        
Polished alloy wheels 534     1,581  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604  
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139 4,139 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884 884 884  
Wood trim, alternative type   744 744 744 744
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Around view cameras   837 837 837  
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921  
Rear spoiler     465    
Options (change) 735 30,680 31,180 27,390 3,850
Options (change) 654 28,535 29,000 25,475 3,581
Destination 1,295 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $94,725 $127,255 $123,712 $171,565 $231,525
Total Invoice $90,009 $118,415 $114,837 $159,623 $215,531

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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: $25,927
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,988
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine420hp V8449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT10T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$94,725$127,255$123,712$171,565$231,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,535-3,060-4,785-9,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,725$124,720$120,652$166,780$221,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$46,128$101,188
Total Invoice$90,009$118,415$114,837$159,623$215,531
Adjustments for Features0-2,359-2,840-4,452-9,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,009$116,056$111,997$155,171$206,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,059$0$43,174$94,518

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

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelEscaladeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
$0    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Eco accelerator  $100  
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    
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50$50$50
Backup collision intervention$150    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150    
Full-size spare tire$225    
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Safety key$5    
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
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
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 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Front splitter spoiler   $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 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HDMI port$25    
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
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200    
Streaming video support$25    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Rear camera mirror$200    
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    
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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
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
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
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
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,770$15,305$15,830$17,555$22,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535$3,060$4,785$9,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,359-2,840-4,452-9,016

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

Model Year20182016
ModelEscaladeS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in124.6 in
Length203.9 in206.5 in
Width80.5 in74.8 in
Height74.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in43.0 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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 headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
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
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

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 headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
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
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
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
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, 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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