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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: $83,535

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $23,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,166

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $21,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelCLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $99,050 $82,585 $85,935
Base Invoice $92,116 $77,216 $80,349
Premium Package 1 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180    
Premium Package 1 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097    
Options (change) 4,490 0 0
Options (change) 4,119 0 0
Destination 875 950 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,015 $83,535 $86,885
Total Invoice $99,710 $78,166 $81,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,370
Model Year201120112011
ModelCLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$107,015$83,535$86,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,020-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,015$80,515$83,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$99,710$78,166$81,299
Adjustments for Features0-2,826-3,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,710$75,340$78,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201120112011
ModelCLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800
RWD$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  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Full-size spare tire $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row low console$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Removable third row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,945$11,965$12,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,020$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,826-3,224

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,021 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.960.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested67536%

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