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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: $51,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,995

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $46,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelEscaladeSL
TrimPlatinumSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,295 $140,440
Base Invoice $89,580 $130,609
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120  
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Wood trim   0
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 135 3,480
Options (change) 120 3,236
Destination 1,295 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $95,725 $147,395
Total Invoice $90,995 $137,320

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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: $54,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,953
Model Year20192012
ModelEscaladeSL
TrimPlatinumSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT10T7
DrivetrainRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/35-19
Total Price$95,725$147,395
Adjustments for Features-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,960$147,395
Total Invoice$90,995$137,320
Adjustments for Features-2,6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,367$137,320

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20192012
ModelEscaladeSL
TrimPlatinumSL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $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
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $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
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
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
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
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $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
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop $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
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
HDMI port$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Streaming video support$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $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
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$19,485$16,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6280

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20192012
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%

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