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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: $62,425

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $44,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,285

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $42,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $105,500 $145,800 $212,240 $55,990
Base Invoice $98,115 $135,594 $197,383 $51,791
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590  
Analog clock 250      
Wood trim   0 0  
Ultra Luxury Collection       5,535
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549  
Analog clock 233      
Wood trim   0 0  
Ultra Luxury Collection       4,594
Options (change) 840 590 590 5,535
Options (change) 782 549 549 4,594
Destination 905 905 905 900
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $107,245 $147,295 $215,035 $62,425
Total Invoice $99,802 $137,048 $200,137 $57,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,874
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12403hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19265/65-18
Total Price$107,245$147,295$215,035$62,425
Adjustments for Features-3,915-8,590-16,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,330$138,705$198,545$62,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,375$95,215$0
Total Invoice$99,802$137,048$200,137$57,285
Adjustments for Features-3,643-7,992-15,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,159$129,056$184,789$57,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,897$88,630$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2013201320132008
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$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
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 
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  $25
Chronometer $100$100 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather headliner  $1000 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats   $50
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,145$19,820$27,720$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$8,590$16,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,643-7,992-15,3480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132008
ModelSLEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in116.0 in
Length181.8 in202.5 in
Width73.9 in79.0 in
Height51.8 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.5,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.560.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested155050%

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