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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $94,125

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $4,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,475

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelEscaladeSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $92,695 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $88,060 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135        
Sunroof 0        
Premium Package   5,050      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,000 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery   900 900    
Wood trim, alternative type   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120        
Sunroof 0        
Premium Package   4,697      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Synthetic suede headliner   930 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery   837 837    
Wood trim, alternative type   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 135 10,700 5,650 3,750 1,500
Options (change) 120 9,952 5,255 3,488 1,395
Destination 1,295 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $94,125 $98,575 $117,375 $156,025 $223,575
Total Invoice $89,475 $91,741 $109,224 $145,169 $208,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,085
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelEscaladeSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT10T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$94,125$98,575$117,375$156,025$223,575
Adjustments for Features0-195-195-5,020-7,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,125$98,380$117,180$151,005$216,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,800$52,625$117,975
Total Invoice$89,475$91,741$109,224$145,169$208,081
Adjustments for Features0-181-181-4,671-6,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,475$91,560$109,043$140,498$201,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,483$48,938$109,801

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelEscaladeSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
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
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150    
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Refrigerated storage compartment$250    
Roof rack$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
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  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Power-deployable running boards$750    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200    
HDMI port$25    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
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    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50    
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-folding third row seats$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,360$15,555$15,555$20,380$22,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195$195$5,020$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-181-181-4,671-6,720

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017
ModelEscaladeSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in101.7 in
Length203.9 in182.3 in
Width80.5 in73.9 in
Height74.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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