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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: $90,975

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $15,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,092

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $13,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $89,350
Base Invoice $88,257 $83,542
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Sunroof   0
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 10,515 630
Options (change) 9,797 555
Destination 875 995
Total Price $106,290 $90,975
Total Invoice $98,929 $85,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,827
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19285/45-22
Total Price$106,290$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,290$85,640
Total Invoice$98,929$85,092
Adjustments for Features0-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,929$80,102

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122016
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,595$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,990

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122016
ModelCLSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in116.0 in
Length194.5 in203.9 in
Width74.1 in80.5 in
Height55.8 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.5,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested55022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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