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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: $93,525

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $5,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,900

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $2,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $92,195
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $87,585
Premium Package 5,050        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,000 1,000      
Upgraded leather upholstery 900 900      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         135
Sunroof         0
Premium Package 4,697        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Synthetic suede headliner 930 930      
Upgraded leather upholstery 837 837      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         120
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 10,700 5,650 3,750 1,500 135
Options (change) 9,952 5,255 3,488 1,395 120
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,195
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $98,575 $117,375 $156,025 $223,575 $93,525
Total Invoice $91,741 $109,224 $145,169 $208,081 $88,900

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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: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,473
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12420hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19285/45-22
Total Price$98,575$117,375$156,025$223,575$93,525
Adjustments for Features-395-395-5,220-7,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,180$116,980$150,805$216,155$93,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$52,625$117,975$0
Total Invoice$91,741$109,224$145,169$208,081$88,900
Adjustments for Features-368-368-4,857-6,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,373$108,856$140,312$201,175$88,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,483$48,939$109,802$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLEscalade
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag    $150
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
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$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Console with shifter$150$150$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$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Power-deployable running boards    $750
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
HDMI port    $25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
Streaming video support    $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Rear camera mirror    $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,555$15,555$20,380$22,580$15,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$395$5,220$7,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-368-368-4,857-6,9060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172017
ModelSLEscalade
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in116.0 in
Length182.3 in203.9 in
Width73.9 in80.5 in
Height51.2 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.5,521 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.551.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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