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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: $15,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,583

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $14,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $53,850
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $49,811
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660    
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package   4,200    
Heated second row seats   625    
Special order charge   250    
Select Edition       3,490
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614    
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package   3,906    
Heated second row seats   581    
Special order charge   233    
Select Edition       2,897
Options (change) 4,940 6,765 0 3,490
Options (change) 4,595 6,292 0 2,897
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $73,415 $82,540 $109,825 $58,215
Total Invoice $68,342 $76,828 $102,202 $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: $12,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,301
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8345hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19265/70-17
Total Price$73,415$82,540$109,825$58,215
Adjustments for Features-2,640-5,405-6,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,775$77,135$103,195$58,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,360$32,420$0
Total Invoice$68,342$76,828$102,202$53,583
Adjustments for Features-2,458-5,031-6,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,884$71,797$96,032$53,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,913$30,148$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rack   $300
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Engine-block heater   $35
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Removable third row seats   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,480$13,245$14,470$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$5,405$6,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,458-5,031-6,1700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172006
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested177597%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

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

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