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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: $67,155

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,331

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelR-ClassEscalade
TrimR350Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $79,945
Base Invoice $46,537 $74,749
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Roof rack 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 698  
Roof rack 232  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Blind spot warning system 558  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Options (change) 16,040 0
Options (change) 14,919 0
Destination 875 995
Total Price $67,155 $80,940
Total Invoice $62,331 $75,744

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,242
Model Year20112012
ModelR-ClassEscalade
TrimR350Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19285/45-22
Total Price$67,155$80,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,155$78,620
Total Invoice$62,331$75,744
Adjustments for Features0-2,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,331$73,573

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

Model Year20112012
ModelR-ClassEscalade
TrimR350Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Sunroof $900
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
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats $50
Removable third row seats $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,405$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,171

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

Model Year20112012
ModelR-ClassEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in116.0 in
Length203.0 in202.5 in
Width77.1 in79.0 in
Height65.4 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested227570%
Total Not Requested99030%

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