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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,885

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $14,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,517

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $14,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $55,990
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $51,791
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Heated front seats 690    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Sunroof     995
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Heated front seats 642    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Sunroof     826
Options (change) 5,539 3,959 995
Options (change) 5,152 3,682 826
Destination 775 775 900
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $72,514 $93,034 $57,885
Total Invoice $67,584 $86,695 $53,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,700
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19265/65-18
Total Price$72,514$93,034$57,885
Adjustments for Features0-950-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,514$92,084$57,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,570$0
Total Invoice$67,584$86,695$53,517
Adjustments for Features0-885-633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,584$85,810$52,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,226$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Removable third row seats  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,030$7,980$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-633

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in116.0 in
Length193.0 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in
Height54.7 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.5,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
15.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.860.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.8108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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