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

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

Lowest Total Price: $80,940

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $72,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,744

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $67,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassEscaladeEscalade
TrimCL63 AMGCL65 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $151,500 $211,000 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $140,895 $196,230 $74,749 $77,881
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $153,375 $213,975 $80,940 $84,290
Total Invoice $142,770 $199,205 $75,744 $78,876

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,835
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassEscaladeEscalade
TrimCL63 AMGCL65 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine536hp V8621hp V12403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T5T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-20285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$153,375$213,975$80,940$84,290
Adjustments for Features-1,280-5,5550-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$152,095$208,420$80,940$83,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,325$0$2,775
Total Invoice$142,770$199,205$75,744$78,876
Adjustments for Features-1,191-5,1720-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$141,579$194,033$75,744$78,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$52,454$0$2,594

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

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassEscaladeEscalade
TrimCL63 AMGCL65 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200  
Night vision $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200$200
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,870$18,145$12,590$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$5,555$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,191-5,1720-538

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

Model Year20122012
ModelCL-ClassEscalade
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.3 in116.0 in
Length200.6 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in
Height55.8 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 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
13.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.560.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5108.9 ft3

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