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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: $95,725

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $9,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,995

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $6,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008200820082008
ModelEscaladeSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,295 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $89,580 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135        
Sunroof 0        
Premium I Package   3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Power trunk closer   520   520  
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim       0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120        
Sunroof 0        
Premium I Package   2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Power trunk closer   484   484  
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 135 7,530 3,840 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 120 7,003 3,571 6,380 3,571
Destination 1,295 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $95,725 $105,005 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515
Total Invoice $90,995 $97,807 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142

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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: $13,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,976
Model Year20192008200820082008
ModelEscaladeSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT10T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$95,725$105,005$140,515$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features-4,3800-450-550-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,345$105,005$140,065$139,085$193,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,060$34,080$88,960
Total Invoice$90,995$97,807$130,922$130,104$181,142
Adjustments for Features-4,1640-419-512-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,831$97,807$130,503$129,592$180,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,696$31,785$82,823

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20192008200820082008
ModelEscaladeSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app$25    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Backup collision intervention$150    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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 
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    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Power-deployable running boards$750    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200    
HD radio$50    
HDMI port$25    
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Streaming video support$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Rear camera mirror$200    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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 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    
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$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$4000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$20,335$15,955$16,405$16,505$16,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$0$450$550$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1640-419-512-512

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20192008
ModelEscaladeSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in100.8 in
Length203.9 in178.5 in
Width80.5 in71.5 in
Height74.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in53.9 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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