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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: $81,675

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $24,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,621

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $23,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $80,725
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $74,671
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Premium 1 Package   3,150    
Wood trim   0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Premium 1 Package   2,930    
Wood trim   0 0  
Options (change) 1,170 4,320 0 0
Options (change) 1,088 4,018 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 950
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $105,945 $146,845 $202,225 $81,675
Total Invoice $98,681 $136,809 $188,313 $75,621

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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: $21,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,797
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12403hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19285/45-22
Total Price$105,945$146,845$202,225$81,675
Adjustments for Features-2,430-4,830-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,515$142,015$197,395$81,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,500$93,880$0
Total Invoice$98,681$136,809$188,313$75,621
Adjustments for Features-2,263-4,500-4,4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,418$132,309$183,815$75,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,891$87,397$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum Edition
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Aux input$50$50$50 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
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$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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 headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,995$18,395$18,395$13,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$4,830$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,263-4,500-4,4980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112009
ModelSLEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in116.0 in
Length180.4 in202.5 in
Width71.5 in79.0 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.260.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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