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

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

Lowest Total Price: $60,385

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,829

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $4,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassEscalade
TrimR500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,500 $55,990
Base Invoice $51,645 $51,791
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050  
Trim Package 1,200  
Comfort Package 625  
Lighting Package 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Power liftgate 520  
Heated second row seats 690  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530  
Satellite radio 500  
Sunroof 1,490 995
AWD   2,500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976  
Trim Package 1,116  
Comfort Package 581  
Lighting Package 828  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Power liftgate 484  
Heated second row seats 642  
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493  
Satellite radio 465  
Sunroof 1,386 826
AWD   2,312
Options (change) 8,935 3,495
Options (change) 8,311 3,138
Destination 775 900
Total Price $65,210 $60,385
Total Invoice $60,731 $55,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,281
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassEscalade
TrimR500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/65-18
Total Price$65,210$60,385
Adjustments for Features0-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,210$59,975
Total Invoice$60,731$55,829
Adjustments for Features0-379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,731$55,450

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassEscalade
TrimR500Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Residual heat$50 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Removable third row seats $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,180$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-379

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in116.0 in
Length203.0 in202.5 in
Width75.7 in79.0 in
Height65.4 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,929 lb.5,665 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft3108.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Cadillac Escalade specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested30058%
Total Not Requested21542%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

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