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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: $57,885

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $16,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,517

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $16,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $55,990
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $51,791
Folding second row seats 440      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Rear spoiler 400      
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030    
Sunroof       995
Folding second row seats 409      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Rear spoiler 372      
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888    
Sunroof       826
Options (change) 1,810 3,000 970 995
Options (change) 1,683 2,790 902 826
Destination 925 925 925 900
Total Price $74,835 $103,425 $108,395 $57,885
Total Invoice $69,661 $96,250 $100,872 $53,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,990
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19265/65-18
Total Price$74,835$103,425$108,395$57,885
Adjustments for Features-1,240-4,165-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,595$99,260$104,130$57,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,665$30,535$0
Total Invoice$69,661$96,250$100,872$53,517
Adjustments for Features-1,154-3,876-3,9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,507$92,374$96,903$53,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,867$28,396$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  $25
Chronometer $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Removable third row seats   $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,770$11,695$11,795$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$4,165$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,154-3,876-3,9690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20142008
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 Weight4,256 lb.5,666 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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