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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,510

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $11,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $11,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $55,900
Base Invoice $49,811 $51,987
Select Edition 3,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Premium II Package   8,600
Heating Package   810
Running boards   510
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Select Edition 2,897  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,162
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Premium II Package   7,998
Heating Package   753
Running boards   474
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 4,785 14,490
Options (change) 3,972 13,474
Destination 875 875
Total Price $59,510 $71,265
Total Invoice $54,658 $66,336

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,739
Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/60-18
Total Price$59,510$71,265
Adjustments for Features0-6,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$64,885
Total Invoice$54,658$66,336
Adjustments for Features0-5,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,658$60,397

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,690$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,939

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in121.1 in
Length198.9 in200.6 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height74.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,342 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		63.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		104.6 ft383.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested352562%
Total Not Requested216538%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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