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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: $62,425

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,285

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $14,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $55,990
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $51,791
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Ultra Luxury Collection     5,535
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Ultra Luxury Collection     4,594
Options (change) 6,400 5,665 5,535
Options (change) 5,952 5,269 4,594
Destination 875 875 900
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $76,525 $102,690 $62,425
Total Invoice $71,321 $95,746 $57,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,908
Model Year200820082008
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19265/65-18
Total Price$76,525$102,690$62,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,525$100,990$61,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$71,321$95,746$57,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,321$94,161$56,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,840$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200820082008
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 seating surfaces, third-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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 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
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,430$10,130$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-872

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested77531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested77531%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested202566%
Total Not Requested105034%

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