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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: $94,125

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $21,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,475

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $17,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMG SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $106,550 $92,695
Base Invoice $99,092 $88,060
Premium Package 3,740  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Around view cameras 800  
Heated second row seats 625  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Sunroof   0
Premium Package 3,478  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Around view cameras 744  
Heated second row seats 581  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 7,965 135
Options (change) 7,407 120
Destination 925 1,295
Total Price $115,440 $94,125
Total Invoice $107,424 $89,475

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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: $24,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,385
Model Year20152018
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMG SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T10
DrivetrainAWD
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$115,440$94,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,440$90,510
Total Invoice$107,424$89,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,424$86,039

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152018
ModelCLSEscalade
TrimCLS63 AMG SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
 $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 start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Brake assist$50 
Collision preparation system, 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, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $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 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support $100
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
HDMI port $25
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Streaming video support $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Rear camera mirror $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,470$13,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,436

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,035 lb.5,578 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 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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