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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: $62,425

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $20,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,285

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $20,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelEscaladeGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $51,791 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
designo Edition   4,800 4,800    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450    
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575 575 575
Roof rack crossbars   320 320 320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Power release, second row seats   400 400 400  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Running boards   670 670    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800 800    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
designo Edition   4,464 4,464    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349    
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535 535 535
Roof rack crossbars   298 298 298 298
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Power release, second row seats   372 372 372  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Running boards   623 623    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744 744    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0
Options (change) 5,535 17,945 17,945 2,165 895
Options (change) 4,594 16,691 16,691 2,015 833
Destination 900 925 925 925 925
Total Price $62,425 $83,420 $85,070 $94,390 $123,920
Total Invoice $57,285 $77,648 $79,182 $87,849 $114,381

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,284
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelEscaladeGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$62,425$83,420$85,070$94,390$123,920
Adjustments for Features0-7,605-7,755-8,120-12,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,425$75,815$77,315$86,270$111,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$10,455$35,760
Total Invoice$57,285$77,648$79,182$87,849$114,381
Adjustments for Features0-7,079-7,218-7,557-11,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,285$70,569$71,964$80,292$102,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$9,723$32,417

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelEscaladeGLGLGLGL
TrimBaseGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
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$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
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225    
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Roof rack$300    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Super-heated washer fluid$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings   $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
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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    
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,965$14,570$14,720$15,085$19,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,605$7,755$8,120$12,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,079-7,218-7,557-11,395

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in121.0 in
Length202.5 in201.6 in
Width79.0 in76.4 in
Height75.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested50016%

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 hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested152558%
Total Not Requested111542%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%

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 hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested152558%
Total Not Requested111542%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL AMG GL63

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

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