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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: $17,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,621

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $17,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $80,725
Base Invoice $88,257 $74,671
Lane departure warning 850  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lane departure warning 791  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Options (change) 3,850 0
Options (change) 3,581 0
Destination 875 950
Total Price $99,625 $81,675
Total Invoice $92,713 $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: $20,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,772
Model Year20122009
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19285/45-22
Total Price$99,625$81,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,625$78,780
Total Invoice$92,713$75,621
Adjustments for Features0-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,713$72,941

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122009
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-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Front side airbags$350 
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front 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 recliner, second row seats $75
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,920$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122009
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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