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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,535

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $16,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,166

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $14,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSLEscaladeEscalade
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $82,585 $85,935
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $77,216 $80,349
Power trunk closer 520   520      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Wood trim     0 0    
Power trunk closer 484   484      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Wood trim     0 0    
Options (change) 2,160 1,640 2,160 1,640 0 0
Options (change) 2,009 1,525 2,009 1,525 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $99,635 $138,315 $134,935 $192,315 $83,535 $86,885
Total Invoice $92,813 $128,876 $125,733 $179,096 $78,166 $81,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,980
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSLEscaladeEscalade
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$99,635$138,315$134,935$192,315$83,535$86,885
Adjustments for Features-1,790-3,140-2,640-3,2400-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,845$135,175$132,295$189,075$83,535$86,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$34,450$91,230$0$2,925
Total Invoice$92,813$128,876$125,733$179,096$78,166$81,299
Adjustments for Features-1,667-2,926-2,460-3,0170-398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,146$125,950$123,273$176,079$78,166$80,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,804$32,127$84,933$0$2,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSLEscaladeEscalade
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic     $1800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key $250 $250  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, power    $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire    $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Class IV trailer hitch    $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Roof rack    $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
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
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$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
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights $50 $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power release, second row seats    $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Removable third row seats    $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
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$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,255$17,605$17,105$17,705$14,465$14,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$3,140$2,640$3,240$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,667-2,926-2,460-3,0170-398

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082011
ModelSLEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in116.0 in
Length178.5 in202.5 in
Width71.5 in79.0 in
Height51.0 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
7.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft3108.9 ft3

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