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

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

Lowest Total Price: $82,575

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $65,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,269

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $61,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassEscaladeEscalade
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $144,200 $194,000 $81,625 $85,225
Base Invoice $134,106 $180,420 $76,319 $79,685
iPod integration 425 425    
iPod integration 395 395    
Options (change) 425 425 0 0
Options (change) 395 395 0 0
Destination 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $148,500 $198,300 $82,575 $86,175
Total Invoice $138,376 $184,690 $77,269 $80,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,467
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassEscaladeEscalade
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12604hp V12403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT5T5T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$148,500$198,300$82,575$86,175
Adjustments for Features-4,980-4,9050-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$143,520$193,395$82,575$85,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$49,875$0$3,175
Total Invoice$138,376$184,690$77,269$80,635
Adjustments for Features-4,640-4,5680-398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,736$180,122$77,269$80,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$46,386$0$2,968

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

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassEscaladeEscalade
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Night vision$1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200$200
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,770$17,695$12,790$13,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$4,905$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,640-4,5680-398

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

Model Year20082010
ModelS-ClassEscalade
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in116.0 in
Length205.0 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in
Height58.0 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 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
16.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3108.9 ft3

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