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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: $73,754

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $8,821

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,737

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $8,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelCLSCLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $81,625 $85,225
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $76,319 $79,685
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Power trunk closer 510 510    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240    
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    
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Power trunk closer 474 474    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153    
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    
Options (change) 6,779 5,199 0 0
Options (change) 6,305 4,835 0 0
Destination 775 775 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $73,754 $94,274 $82,575 $86,175
Total Invoice $68,737 $87,848 $77,269 $80,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,992
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelCLSCLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T5T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$73,754$94,274$82,575$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,920-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,754$93,324$76,655$79,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,570$0$2,950
Total Invoice$68,737$87,848$77,269$80,635
Adjustments for Features0-885-5,540-6,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,737$86,963$71,729$74,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,226$0$2,758

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelCLSCLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$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$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200$200
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power release, second row seats  $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$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,230$7,180$12,150$12,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,920$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-5,540-6,148

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062010
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.5,692 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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