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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $38,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,916

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $37,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55LuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Power driver seat 600            
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 595 595  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210      
Folding second row seats 290 290 290        
Heated front seats 680 680 680        
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765      
Wood trim       775      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         135 135 135
Sunroof         0 0 0
Power driver seat 558            
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 530 530  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055      
Folding second row seats 270 270 270        
Heated front seats 633 633 633        
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711      
Wood trim       721      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         120 120 120
Sunroof         0 0 0
Options (change) 9,135 8,535 8,535 5,730 730 730 135
Options (change) 8,497 7,939 7,939 5,329 650 650 120
Destination 775 775 775 775 1,295 1,295 1,295
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $42,860 $46,860 $47,460 $62,255 $81,020 $85,620 $94,125
Total Invoice $39,916 $43,636 $44,194 $58,043 $76,990 $81,360 $89,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,330
Model Year2006200620062006201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55LuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$42,860$46,860$47,460$62,255$81,020$85,620$94,125
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,500-13,265-15,290-17,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,935$46,860$46,235$60,755$67,755$70,330$76,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,820$0$2,575$8,630
Total Invoice$39,916$43,636$44,194$58,043$76,990$81,360$89,475
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,399-12,605-14,529-16,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,055$43,636$43,053$56,644$64,385$66,831$72,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,589$0$2,446$8,226

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006200620062006201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55LuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200    
6-speed manual $150     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500$1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0$0   
    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125$125
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Around view cameras    $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag    $150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300   
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Safety key    $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch    $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Refrigerated storage compartment      $250
Roof rack    $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0   
Intermittent wipers   $0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0$0
Body kit $0 $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Power-deployable running boards      $750
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Running boards    $350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system      $200
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
Aux input    $50$50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system     $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000 
HD radio    $50$50$50
HDMI port     $25$25
Rear seat audio controls    $25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system      $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Streaming video support     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror    $200$200$200
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Power release, second row seats    $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50   
Power-folding third row seats    $1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Total Value of Features$4,030$3,105$4,330$4,605$16,370$18,395$20,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,500$13,265$15,290$17,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,399-12,605-14,529-16,864

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in116.0 in
Length178.4 in203.9 in
Width68.0 in80.5 in
Height55.6 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.251.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.294.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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