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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: $15,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $15,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $58,200
Base Invoice $49,811 $54,126
Select Edition 3,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Heating Package   820
Premium II Package   8,650
Class IV trailer hitch   530
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Roof rack crossbars   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Running boards   650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850
Select Edition 2,897  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
Heating Package   763
Premium II Package   8,044
Class IV trailer hitch   493
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Roof rack crossbars   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Running boards   604
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720
Options (change) 4,785 16,400
Options (change) 3,972 15,252
Destination 875 875
Total Price $59,510 $75,475
Total Invoice $54,658 $70,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,083
Model Year20062009
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)265/70-17275/55-19
Total Price$59,510$75,475
Adjustments for Features0-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$67,405
Total Invoice$54,658$70,253
Adjustments for Features0-7,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,658$62,741

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062009
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 
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$4,565$12,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,512

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062009
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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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

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100No
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested260047%
Total Not Requested288053%

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