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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: $94,125

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $55,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,475

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $49,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelSLSLEscalade
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $139,050 $198,750 $92,695
Base Invoice $129,316 $184,838 $88,060
Premium 1 Package 3,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170    
Wood trim 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     135
Sunroof     0
Premium 1 Package 2,930    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088    
Wood trim 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     120
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 6,620 2,300 135
Options (change) 6,157 2,139 120
Destination 875 875 1,295
Gas Tax 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $149,145 $204,525 $94,125
Total Invoice $138,948 $190,452 $89,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,101
Model Year201120112018
ModelSLSLEscalade
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8604hp V12420hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T10
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19285/45-22
Total Price$149,145$204,525$94,125
Adjustments for Features00-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$149,145$204,525$91,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,380$0
Total Invoice$138,948$190,452$89,475
Adjustments for Features00-2,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$138,948$190,452$86,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,504$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201120112018
ModelSLSLEscalade
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
RWD$0$0 
  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
HDMI port  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Streaming video support  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Rear camera mirror  $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$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$16,720$16,720$19,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,628

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112018
ModelSLEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in116.0 in
Length180.4 in203.9 in
Width71.5 in80.5 in
Height51.1 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
7.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.251.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft394.2 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 key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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