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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: $18,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $17,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelEscaladeGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $62,400 $63,900 $86,900 $116,925
Base Invoice $49,811 $58,032 $59,427 $80,817 $108,740
Select Edition 3,490        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295        
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package   3,500 3,500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450    
Class IV trailer hitch   550 550 550 550
Roof rack crossbars   320 320 320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Running boards   670 670    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Select Edition 2,897        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075        
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package   3,255 3,255    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349    
Class IV trailer hitch   512 512 512 512
Roof rack crossbars   298 298 298 298
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Running boards   623 623    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 4,785 14,250 14,250 3,440 2,820
Options (change) 3,972 13,256 13,256 3,201 2,624
Destination 875 905 905 905 905
Total Price $59,510 $77,555 $79,055 $91,245 $120,650
Total Invoice $54,658 $72,193 $73,588 $84,923 $112,269

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,641
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelEscaladeGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 980, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$59,510$77,555$79,055$91,245$120,650
Adjustments for Features0-8,480-8,480-11,195-15,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$69,075$70,575$80,050$105,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$10,975$36,455
Total Invoice$54,658$72,193$73,588$84,923$112,269
Adjustments for Features0-7,894-7,894-10,419-14,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,658$64,299$65,694$74,504$98,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$10,205$33,900

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelEscaladeGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300$300$300
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Roof rack$300    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Engine-block heater$35    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Removable third row seats$0    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,765$15,245$15,245$17,960$21,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,480$8,480$11,195$15,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,894-7,894-10,419-14,070

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in121.0 in
Length198.9 in201.6 in
Width78.9 in76.4 in
Height74.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft393.8 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 GL350 BlueTEC

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested127556%
Total Not Requested99044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested127556%
Total Not Requested99044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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