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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: $48,090

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $20,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,789

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $19,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295
Base Invoice $33,294 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500              
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860          
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750            
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390          
Lane departure warning 875 875 875 875 875          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720          
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   970 970          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300              
Wood trim       0 0          
AMG Leather Package         3,090          
Sunroof           995 995   995  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325              
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660          
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628            
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293          
Lane departure warning 814 814 814 814 814          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669          
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   902 902          
Rear spoiler 279 279 279              
Wood trim       0 0          
AMG Leather Package         2,874          
Sunroof           876 876   876  
Options (change) 11,365 11,365 10,395 8,565 9,905 995 995 0 995 0
Options (change) 10,570 10,570 9,668 7,966 9,212 876 876 0 876 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,090 $51,690 $51,170 $51,590 $72,780 $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290
Total Invoice $44,789 $48,137 $47,654 $48,044 $67,870 $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876

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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: $16,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,748
Model Year2014201420142014201420122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$48,090$51,690$51,170$51,590$72,780$68,390$72,670$80,940$74,845$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-1,325-350-700-3,710-4,585-7,320-5,260-7,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,090$49,840$49,845$51,240$72,080$64,680$68,085$73,620$69,585$76,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$1,755$3,150$23,990$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715
Total Invoice$44,789$48,137$47,654$48,044$67,870$64,009$68,011$75,744$70,045$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-1,234-326-653-3,472-4,291-6,850-4,923-7,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,789$46,414$46,420$47,718$67,217$60,537$63,720$68,894$65,122$71,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$1,631$2,929$22,428$0$3,183$8,357$4,585$10,951

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$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$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 app$25$25$25$25$25     
Remote start     $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15     
Tilt steering wheel, power     $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0     
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150     
Full-size spare tire     $225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75     
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor     $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch     $300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$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$100     
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15     
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0     
Rear air vents$100$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150    $150$150
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
App support$0$0$0$0$0     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25     
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325     
CD player     $125$125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000 $1000 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150     
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15     
Rear seat audio controls     $25    
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25     
Traffic information     $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25$25$25$25
Chronometer    $100     
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100     
Fog lights     $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50     
LED headlights       $1000 $1000
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100        
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$150     
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150     
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$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$100$100$100     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350     
Auto-leveling rear shocks     $200$200$200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850 $850$850$850
Machined alloy wheels      $350   
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$6,095$7,945$7,420$6,445$6,795$9,805$10,680$13,415$11,355$13,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$1,325$350$700$3,710$4,585$7,320$5,260$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-1,234-326-653-3,472-4,291-6,850-4,923-7,388

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

Model Year20142012
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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 Luxury

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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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