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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: $56,870

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $49,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,466

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $46,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $53,850
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $49,811
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation system       2,145
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation system       1,780
Options (change) 1,170 1,170 0 2,145
Options (change) 1,088 1,088 0 1,780
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $105,945 $143,695 $202,225 $56,870
Total Invoice $98,681 $133,879 $188,313 $52,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,849
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12345hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19265/70-17
Total Price$105,945$143,695$202,225$56,870
Adjustments for Features-10,055-10,755-11,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,890$132,940$190,420$56,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,050$94,530$0
Total Invoice$98,681$133,879$188,313$52,466
Adjustments for Features-9,366-10,020-10,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,315$123,859$177,320$52,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,544$88,005$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater   $35
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Running boards   $350
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second 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$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$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$4000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,895$17,595$18,645$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,055$10,755$11,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,366-10,020-10,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112006
ModelSLEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in116.0 in
Length180.4 in198.9 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height51.1 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.263.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft3104.6 ft3

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