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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: $49,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,995

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $43,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019200920092009
ModelEscaladeSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,295 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $89,580 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135      
Sunroof 0      
Adaptive cruise control   2,230 2,230 2,230
Premium I Package     3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140  
Wood trim     0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120      
Sunroof 0      
Adaptive cruise control   2,074 2,074 2,074
Premium I Package     2,836  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 135 2,230 6,420 2,230
Options (change) 120 2,074 5,970 2,074
Destination 1,295 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $95,725 $144,805 $144,895 $200,405
Total Invoice $90,995 $134,912 $134,995 $186,620

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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: $52,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,702
Model Year2019200920092009
ModelEscaladeSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT10T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$95,725$144,805$144,895$200,405
Adjustments for Features-2,9400-100-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,785$144,805$144,795$200,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$55,510
Total Invoice$90,995$134,912$134,995$186,620
Adjustments for Features-2,7950-93-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,200$134,912$134,902$186,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$51,625

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2019200920092009
ModelEscaladeSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control $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
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $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
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
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
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
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $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
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 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $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   
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200   
HD radio$50   
HDMI port$25   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$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
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Rear camera mirror$200   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $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   
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Wood trim $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
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$19,560$16,620$16,720$16,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$0$100$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7950-93-93

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20192009
ModelEscaladeSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in100.8 in
Length203.9 in180.4 in
Width80.5 in71.5 in
Height74.4 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 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
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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