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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: $72,975

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid   
Difference: $13,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,931

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid   
Difference: $13,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassEscalade
TrimML450 HybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,790 $83,295
Base Invoice $51,885 $77,881
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Lighting Package 985  
Roof rack crossbars 245  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated front seats 750  
Running boards 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
4WD w/low range   2,550
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Lighting Package 916  
Roof rack crossbars 228  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Blind spot warning system 558  
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated front seats 698  
Running boards 623  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
4WD w/low range   2,384
Options (change) 16,310 2,550
Options (change) 15,171 2,384
Destination 875 995
Total Price $72,975 $86,840
Total Invoice $67,931 $81,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,385
Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassEscalade
TrimML450 HybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionB8D4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17285/45-22
Total Price$72,975$86,840
Adjustments for Features0-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,975$82,625
Total Invoice$67,931$81,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,931$77,316

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

Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassEscalade
TrimML450 HybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic$2000 
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Removable third row seats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,885$13,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,944

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

Model Year20112012
ModelM-ClassEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in116.0 in
Length188.5 in202.5 in
Width75.2 in79.0 in
Height70.1 in75.9 in
Curb Weight5,227 lb.6,161 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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 ML450 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested252574%
Total Not Requested89026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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