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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: $81,675

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $25,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,621

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $24,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $99,050 $80,725
Base Invoice $92,116 $74,671
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
Options (change) 4,119 0
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $107,015 $81,675
Total Invoice $99,710 $75,621

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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: $27,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,399
Model Year20112009
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19285/45-22
Total Price$107,015$81,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,015$79,180
Total Invoice$99,710$75,621
Adjustments for Features0-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,710$73,311

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112009
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, power $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
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $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
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Aux input$50 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $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
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$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
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,545$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,310

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112009
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade specs.

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 port25No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

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