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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: $81,515

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $24,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,281

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $22,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelEscaladeSLSLSL
TrimPlatinum EditionSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $80,520 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $75,286 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Premium 1 Package     3,150  
Wood trim     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Premium 1 Package     2,930  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 0 1,170 4,320 0
Options (change) 0 1,088 4,018 0
Destination 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $81,515 $105,945 $146,845 $202,225
Total Invoice $76,281 $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 Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,649
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelEscaladeSLSLSL
TrimPlatinum EditionSL550SL63 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)285/45-22255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$81,515$105,945$146,845$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-4,280-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,515$104,065$142,565$197,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,500$93,880
Total Invoice$76,281$98,681$136,809$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-1,751-3,987-3,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,281$96,930$132,822$184,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,892$87,397

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2014201120112011
ModelEscaladeSLSLSL
TrimPlatinum EditionSL550SL63 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 / cooled cup holders, front row$75   
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, power$200   
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
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
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
Power-deployable running boards$750   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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 release, second row seats$50   
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 headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
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
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,540$16,420$18,820$18,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880$4,280$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,751-3,987-3,986

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142011
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 Weight5,491 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
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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