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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,695

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $38,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,770

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $35,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCLACLAEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $74,749 $77,881
Convenience Package 400 400    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Interior Package 1,650      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850    
Rear spoiler 300      
Wood trim 325 325    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Convenience Package 372 372    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Interior Package 1,535      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791    
Rear spoiler 273      
Wood trim 302 302    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Options (change) 9,000 7,850 0 0
Options (change) 8,364 7,300 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $42,695 $59,245 $80,940 $84,290
Total Invoice $39,770 $55,167 $75,744 $78,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,667
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCLACLAEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionS7S7T6D4
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$42,695$59,245$80,940$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-6,740-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,695$56,620$74,200$76,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,925$0$2,775
Total Invoice$39,770$55,167$75,744$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-2,444-6,307-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,770$52,723$69,437$72,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,953$0$2,594

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCLACLAEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter $150  
Console without shifter$150 $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200$200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
HD radio$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,275$9,900$14,015$14,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$6,740$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444-6,307-6,845

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182012
ModelCLAEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length182.3 in202.5 in
Width70.0 in79.0 in
Height56.6 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 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
13.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.160.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.1108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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