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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,835

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,704

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $10,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelM-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimML500LuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,500 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $45,105 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749
Class III trailer hitch 490      
Premium Package 3,750      
Sunroof 1,290 995 995  
Comfort Package 1,450      
Lighting Package 890      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750      
Satellite radio 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 750      
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,550
Class III trailer hitch 456      
Premium Package 3,488      
Sunroof 1,200 876 876  
Comfort Package 1,349      
Lighting Package 828      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698      
Satellite radio 465      
Obstacle detection, rear 698      
AWD   2,385 2,384 2,384
Options (change) 10,560 3,545 3,545 2,550
Options (change) 9,824 3,261 3,260 2,384
Destination 775 995 995 995
Total Price $59,835 $70,940 $75,220 $83,490
Total Invoice $55,704 $66,394 $70,395 $78,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,154
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelM-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimML500LuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$59,835$70,940$75,220$83,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-4,085-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,835$68,230$71,135$77,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,905$8,940
Total Invoice$55,704$66,394$70,395$78,128
Adjustments for Features0-2,536-3,823-5,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,704$63,858$66,572$72,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,714$8,356

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelM-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimML500LuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,355$10,065$11,440$13,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$4,085$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,536-3,823-5,914

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062013
ModelM-ClassEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in116.0 in
Length188.5 in202.5 in
Width75.2 in79.0 in
Height69.8 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
29.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.460.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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