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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: $83,535

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $34,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,166

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $30,969

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Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900 $82,585
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017 $77,216
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Rear Seat Package 3,000 3,000 3,000    
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Premium Package 4,500 4,500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950    
Rear spoiler 500 500      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0  
Polished alloy wheels     1,700    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465    
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255 3,255 3,255    
Rear Seat Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418 2,418 2,418    
Premium Package 4,185 4,185      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139    
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884    
Rear spoiler 465 465      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0  
Polished alloy wheels     1,581    
Options (change) 24,100 24,100 20,800 1,950 0
Options (change) 22,415 22,415 19,346 1,814 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $121,625 $117,582 $166,425 $231,875 $83,535
Total Invoice $113,178 $109,135 $154,842 $215,856 $78,166

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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: $26,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,702
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12403hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20285/45-22
Total Price$121,625$117,582$166,425$231,875$83,535
Adjustments for Features-7,705-7,830-9,555-16,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,920$109,752$156,870$215,220$83,535
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$47,118$105,468$0
Total Invoice$113,178$109,135$154,842$215,856$78,166
Adjustments for Features-7,170-7,267-8,890-15,5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,008$101,868$145,952$200,352$78,166
Cost Above Minimum$4,140$0$44,084$98,484$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Eco accelerator $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, power    $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack    $300
Second-row high console$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Power-deployable running boards    $750
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450$450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats    $300
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated front row armrests$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225$225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500$500$500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0 
Removable third row seats    $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,220$18,345$20,070$27,170$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,705$7,830$9,555$16,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,170-7,267-8,890-15,5040

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

Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassEscalade
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in116.0 in
Length206.5 in202.5 in
Width74.8 in79.0 in
Height58.7 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested212579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested212579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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