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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: $86,610

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,619

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $8,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $92,695
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $88,060
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660    
Premium Package 3,900 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Folding second row seats 440    
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Heated steering wheel 250    
Around view cameras   800  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     135
Sunroof     0
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614    
Premium Package 3,627 2,046  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Folding second row seats 409    
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 233 233  
Heated steering wheel 233    
Around view cameras   744  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     120
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 10,465 6,125 135
Options (change) 9,734 5,697 120
Destination 995 995 1,295
Total Price $86,610 $116,020 $94,125
Total Invoice $80,619 $107,969 $89,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,352
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T10
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19285/45-22
Total Price$86,610$116,020$94,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-5,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,610$113,595$88,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,985$0
Total Invoice$80,619$107,969$89,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,257-5,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,619$105,712$83,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,093$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSEscalade
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$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$50 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$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
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
HDMI port  $25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Streaming video support  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Rear camera mirror  $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
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$100 
Total Value of Features$7,995$10,420$13,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,257-5,504

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182018
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.5,578 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 CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested42526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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