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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: $81,515

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $25,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,281

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $23,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $80,520
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $75,286
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Wood trim   0  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 0
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 0
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $81,515
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $76,281

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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: $22,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,378
Model Year201220122014
ModelSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19285/45-22
Total Price$107,005$145,095$81,515
Adjustments for Features-3,230-4,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,775$140,815$81,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$76,281
Adjustments for Features-3,008-3,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,659$131,193$76,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,534$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201220122014
ModelSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$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 
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
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 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
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 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$17,170$18,220$13,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$4,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,008-3,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122014
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.5,491 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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