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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: $80,940

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $23,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,744

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $21,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $88,257 $74,749 $77,881
Premium 1 Package 3,690    
Lane departure warning 850    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Premium 1 Package 3,432    
Lane departure warning 791    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 250    
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Options (change) 8,415 0 0
Options (change) 7,844 0 0
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $104,190 $80,940 $84,290
Total Invoice $96,976 $75,744 $78,876

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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: $23,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,906
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$104,190$80,940$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-720-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,190$80,220$82,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,775
Total Invoice$96,976$75,744$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-674-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,976$75,070$77,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,594

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201220122012
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  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Full-size spare tire $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
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  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Power-deployable running boards $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Removable third row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,120$9,840$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-674-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in116.0 in
Length194.5 in202.5 in
Width74.1 in79.0 in
Height55.8 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250No
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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