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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: $43,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $27,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,151

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $25,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935
Base Invoice $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080          
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950          
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650          
iPod integration 375 375 375          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710          
Wood trim     0          
Sunroof       995 995   995  
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004          
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744          
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604          
iPod integration 349 349 349          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660          
Wood trim     0          
Sunroof       876 876   876  
Options (change) 8,985 7,585 5,765 995 995 0 995 0
Options (change) 8,357 7,055 5,361 876 876 0 876 0
Destination 825 825 875 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $43,110 $45,310 $62,140 $70,520 $72,910 $83,535 $75,085 $86,885
Total Invoice $40,151 $42,197 $57,970 $65,997 $68,232 $78,166 $70,266 $81,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,175
Model Year20082008200820112011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$43,110$45,310$62,140$70,520$72,910$83,535$75,085$86,885
Adjustments for Features0-275-575-6,060-7,435-9,670-7,460-10,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,110$45,035$61,565$64,460$65,475$73,865$67,625$76,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$18,455$0$1,015$9,405$3,165$12,330
Total Invoice$40,151$42,197$57,970$65,997$68,232$78,166$70,266$81,299
Adjustments for Features0-256-536-5,671-6,958-9,048-6,981-9,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,151$41,941$57,434$60,326$61,274$69,118$63,285$71,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,790$17,283$0$948$8,792$2,959$11,527

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

Model Year20082008200820112011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic      $1800$1800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75 $75
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125$125$125
Remote start   $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15     
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225     
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50     
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Roof rack   $300$300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150$150$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$100$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0     
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275$275
Power-deployable running boards    $750$750 $750
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350  $350 
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40 $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system     $200 $200
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000 $1000 
iPod integration$100$100$100     
Media drive$15$15$15     
Rear seat audio controls   $25    
SD Card slot$25$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer  $100     
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100     
Headlight washers$50$50$50     
LED headlights     $1000 $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats   $50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50     
Removable third row seats   $0$0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300  $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100      
Alloy wheels$350$350$350     
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200$200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$850$850$850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0     
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100     
Total Value of Features$5,120$5,395$5,695$11,180$12,555$14,790$12,580$15,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$575$6,060$7,435$9,670$7,460$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-536-5,671-6,958-9,048-6,981-9,446

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

Model Year20082011
ModelC-ClassEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in116.0 in
Length182.3 in202.5 in
Width69.7 in79.0 in
Height56.3 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.460.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.4108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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