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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: $83,535

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $16,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,166

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $14,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Power trunk closer     520   520  
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Obstacle detection, rear     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Wood trim         0 0
Power trunk closer     484   484  
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Obstacle detection, rear     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 0 0 2,160 1,640 2,160 1,640
Options (change) 0 0 2,009 1,525 2,009 1,525
Destination 950 950 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $83,535 $86,885 $99,635 $138,315 $134,935 $192,315
Total Invoice $78,166 $81,299 $92,813 $128,876 $125,733 $179,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,980
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6D4T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$83,535$86,885$99,635$138,315$134,935$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,790-3,140-2,640-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,535$86,460$97,845$135,175$132,295$189,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0$37,330$34,450$91,230
Total Invoice$78,166$81,299$92,813$128,876$125,733$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-398-1,667-2,926-2,460-3,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,166$80,901$91,146$125,950$123,273$176,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,735$0$34,804$32,127$84,933

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75    
Heated steering wheel$100     
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key   $250 $250
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Roof rack$300$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Power-deployable running boards$750$750    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200    
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50 $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power release, second row seats$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Removable third row seats$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,465$14,890$16,255$17,605$17,105$17,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,790$3,140$2,640$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-1,667-2,926-2,460-3,017

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112008
ModelEscaladeSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in100.8 in
Length202.5 in178.5 in
Width79.0 in71.5 in
Height75.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,692 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft310.2 ft3

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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 SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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