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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: $94,725

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $29,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,009

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $25,200

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Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $92,695
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $88,060
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 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      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Rear spoiler 500 500   500    
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990      
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Wood trim, alternative type 800 800 800 800 800  
Polished alloy wheels     1,700     600
Sunroof           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           135
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 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      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Rear spoiler 465 465   465    
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921      
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Wood trim, alternative type 744 744 744 744 744  
Polished alloy wheels     1,581     534
Sunroof           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           120
Options (change) 30,630 30,630 26,840 4,350 3,850 735
Options (change) 28,489 28,489 24,964 4,046 3,581 654
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 1,295
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $128,155 $124,112 $172,465 $177,725 $233,775 $94,725
Total Invoice $119,252 $115,209 $160,460 $165,469 $217,623 $90,009

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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: $26,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,360
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12420hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20285/45-22
Total Price$128,155$124,112$172,465$177,725$233,775$94,725
Adjustments for Features-2,935-3,060-4,785-9,085-9,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,220$121,052$167,680$168,640$224,440$94,725
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$46,628$47,588$103,388$0
Total Invoice$119,252$115,209$160,460$165,469$217,623$90,009
Adjustments for Features-2,731-2,840-4,452-8,458-8,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,521$112,369$156,008$157,011$208,933$90,009
Cost Above Minimum$4,152$0$43,639$44,642$96,564$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscalade
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1500
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Backup collision intervention     $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag     $150
Full-size spare tire     $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch     $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack     $300
Second-row high console$250$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Power-deployable running boards     $750
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Additional screen for entertainment system     $200
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HDMI port     $25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system     $200
Streaming video support     $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Rear camera mirror     $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450$450$450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Massage, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225$225$225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500$500$500$500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding third row seats     $1000
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks     $200
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,055$15,180$16,905$21,205$21,455$12,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$3,060$4,785$9,085$9,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,731-2,840-4,452-8,458-8,6900

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassEscalade
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in116.0 in
Length206.5 in203.9 in
Width74.8 in80.5 in
Height58.7 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
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 headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
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
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
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 headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
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
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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 headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
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
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

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%

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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