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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: $90,405

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $58,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,586

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $53,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $144,200 $194,000 $89,275
Base Invoice $134,106 $180,420 $83,472
iPod integration 425 425  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     135
Sunroof     0
iPod integration 395 395  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     119
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 425 425 135
Options (change) 395 395 119
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $148,500 $198,300 $90,405
Total Invoice $138,376 $184,690 $84,586

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,221
Model Year200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12604hp V12420hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20285/45-22
Total Price$148,500$198,300$90,405
Adjustments for Features-750-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$148,425$198,300$89,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$49,875$0
Total Invoice$138,376$184,690$84,586
Adjustments for Features-700-501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$138,306$184,690$84,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$46,384$0

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

Model Year200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure warning  $200
Night vision$1750$1750 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $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
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,930$14,855$15,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-501

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

Model Year20082015
ModelS-ClassEscalade
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in116.0 in
Length205.0 in203.9 in
Width73.7 in80.5 in
Height58.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.5,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 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
16.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.394.2 ft3

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