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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: $58,890

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $47,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,226

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $44,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelEscaladeSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,670 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $50,570 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Information Package 2,695      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 625      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Premium 1 Package     3,150  
Wood trim     0 0
Information Package 2,237      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 519      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Premium 1 Package     2,930  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 3,320 1,170 4,320 0
Options (change) 2,756 1,088 4,018 0
Destination 900 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $58,890 $105,945 $146,845 $202,225
Total Invoice $54,226 $98,681 $136,809 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,302
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelEscaladeSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$58,890$105,945$146,845$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-7,680-9,430-9,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,890$98,265$137,415$192,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,150$94,530
Total Invoice$54,226$98,681$136,809$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-7,153-8,786-8,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,226$91,528$128,023$179,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,495$88,004

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2007201120112011
ModelEscaladeSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,190$16,870$18,620$18,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,680$9,430$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,153-8,786-8,781

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072011
ModelEscaladeSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in100.8 in
Length202.5 in180.4 in
Width79.0 in71.5 in
Height75.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in0.0 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Information Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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