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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: $60,915

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $20,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,708

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500   
Difference: $19,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelM-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimML500LuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,500 $77,045 $81,545 $89,350
Base Invoice $45,105 $72,037 $76,245 $83,542
Class III trailer hitch 490      
Lighting Package 890      
Sunroof 1,290 0 0 0
Premium Package 3,750      
Comfort Package 1,450      
Obstacle detection, rear 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 495 495 495
Proximity key 1,080      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750      
Satellite radio 500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Cargo cover   195 195 195
4WD w/low range   2,600 2,600 2,600
Class III trailer hitch 456      
Lighting Package 828      
Sunroof 1,200 0 0 0
Premium Package 3,488      
Comfort Package 1,349      
Obstacle detection, rear 698      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 436 436 436
Proximity key 1,004      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698      
Satellite radio 465      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119 119
Cargo cover   172 172 172
4WD w/low range   2,431 2,431 2,431
Options (change) 11,640 3,425 3,425 3,425
Options (change) 10,828 3,158 3,158 3,158
Destination 775 995 995 995
Total Price $60,915 $81,465 $85,965 $93,770
Total Invoice $56,708 $76,190 $80,398 $87,695

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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: $12,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,248
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelM-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimML500LuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$60,915$81,465$85,965$93,770
Adjustments for Features0-7,735-10,110-12,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,915$73,730$75,855$81,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125$7,880
Total Invoice$56,708$76,190$80,398$87,695
Adjustments for Features0-7,234-9,455-11,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,708$68,956$70,943$76,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,987$7,367

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

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelM-ClassEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimML500LuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
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 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
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 information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50 $50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,755$14,490$16,865$18,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,735$10,110$12,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,234-9,455-11,372

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in116.0 in
Length188.5 in203.9 in
Width75.2 in80.5 in
Height69.8 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
29.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.451.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
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 Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%

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