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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: $58,215

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $21,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,583

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $20,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $53,850
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $49,811
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660    
Premium 1 Package 4,390    
Folding second row seats 440    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Select Edition     3,490
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614    
Premium 1 Package 4,083    
Folding second row seats 409    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Select Edition     2,897
Options (change) 7,925 970 3,490
Options (change) 7,388 902 2,897
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $80,100 $96,745 $58,215
Total Invoice $74,572 $90,034 $53,583

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,539
Model Year201220122006
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8345hp V8
TransmissionT7T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19265/70-17
Total Price$80,100$96,745$58,215
Adjustments for Features-4,780-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,320$94,590$58,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,270$0
Total Invoice$74,572$90,034$53,583
Adjustments for Features-4,450-2,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,122$88,028$53,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,906$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201220122006
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Engine-block heater  $35
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Removable third row seats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,670$9,045$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,450-2,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122006
ModelCLSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in116.0 in
Length194.5 in198.9 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.5,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.363.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2325100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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