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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: $64,925

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $13,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,597

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $13,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimBaseGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $77,375
Base Invoice $51,791 $71,959
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
AWD 2,500  
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Heated steering wheel   0
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
AWD 2,312  
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Heated steering wheel   0
Options (change) 8,035 510
Options (change) 6,906 474
Destination 900 875
Total Price $64,925 $78,760
Total Invoice $59,597 $73,308

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,681
Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimBaseGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18295/40-21
Total Price$64,925$78,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,925$75,505
Total Invoice$59,597$73,308
Adjustments for Features0-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,597$70,278

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimBaseGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
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
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,140$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,030

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in121.1 in
Length202.5 in200.6 in
Width79.0 in76.0 in
Height75.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.5,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft383.3 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 seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested202566%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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