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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: $47,830

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $21,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,544

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $20,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $68,610 $71,000 $81,625 $73,425 $85,225
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $64,150 $66,385 $76,319 $68,652 $79,685
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500              
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790          
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750            
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290          
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720          
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970          
Rear spoiler 300 300              
Wood trim 325 325 0 0          
AMG Leather Package       3,090          
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030          
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325              
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595          
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628            
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200          
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669          
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902          
Rear spoiler 279 279              
Wood trim 302 302 0 0          
AMG Leather Package       2,874          
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888          
Options (change) 12,155 12,155 9,030 12,400 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 11,305 11,305 8,399 11,533 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $47,830 $51,050 $50,480 $73,905 $69,560 $71,950 $82,575 $74,375 $86,175
Total Invoice $44,544 $47,539 $47,009 $68,913 $65,100 $67,335 $77,269 $69,602 $80,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,873
Model Year201220122012201220102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$47,830$51,050$50,480$73,905$69,560$71,950$82,575$74,375$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,7000-800-3,935-5,310-7,545-5,335-7,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,830$49,350$50,480$73,105$65,625$66,640$75,030$69,040$78,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,650$25,275$0$1,015$9,405$3,415$12,580
Total Invoice$44,544$47,539$47,009$68,913$65,100$67,335$77,269$69,602$80,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,5830-746-3,683-4,969-7,060-4,993-7,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,544$45,956$47,009$68,167$61,417$62,366$70,209$64,609$73,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,465$23,623$0$949$8,792$3,192$11,760

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

Model Year201220122012201220102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$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
AWD $1700       
Accessories 
AC power outlet       $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row      $75 $75
Heated steering wheel    $100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250     
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$15     
Tilt steering wheel, power    $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0     
Brake assist$50$50$50$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150     
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75     
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150     
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch    $300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150     
Console without shifter    $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack    $300$300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150$150$150$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$100$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$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$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
Running boards    $350  $350 
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40 $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system      $200 $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000 $1000 
HD radio$50$50$50$50     
Media drive$15$15$15$15     
Rear seat audio controls    $25    
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25$25$25
Chronometer   $100     
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100     
Fog lights    $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50     
LED headlights      $1000 $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$150     
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150     
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75     
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$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$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 $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$100$100     
Alloy wheels$350$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$0$0     
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100     
Total Value of Features$5,695$7,395$5,695$6,495$9,630$11,005$13,240$11,030$13,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$0$800$3,935$5,310$7,545$5,335$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,5830-746-3,683-4,969-7,060-4,993-7,458

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

Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in116.0 in
Length180.7 in202.5 in
Width69.7 in79.0 in
Height56.3 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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