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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: $81,675

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $69,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,621

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $65,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $147,450 $198,950 $80,725
Base Invoice $137,129 $185,024 $74,671
Heated steering wheel   470  
Heated steering wheel   437  
Options (change) 0 470 0
Options (change) 0 437 0
Destination 875 875 950
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $151,325 $203,295 $81,675
Total Invoice $141,004 $189,336 $75,621

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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: $64,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,160
Model Year200920092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12604hp V12403hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20285/45-22
Total Price$151,325$203,295$81,675
Adjustments for Features-5,605-5,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,720$197,665$81,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,945$0
Total Invoice$141,004$189,336$75,621
Adjustments for Features-5,223-5,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$135,781$184,093$75,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$48,312$0

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

Model Year200920092009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, power  $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 
Front side airbags$350$350 
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,420$17,445$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$5,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,223-5,2430

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

Model Year20092009
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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