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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: $84,175

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,933

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $4,314

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,725 $84,450
Base Invoice $74,671 $78,539
AWD 2,500  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Roof rack crossbars   320
Heated steering wheel   225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
AWD 2,312  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Roof rack crossbars   298
Heated steering wheel   209
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 2,500 3,045
Options (change) 2,312 2,833
Destination 950 875
Total Price $84,175 $88,370
Total Invoice $77,933 $82,247

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,280
Model Year20092011
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22295/40-21
Total Price$84,175$88,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,175$86,185
Total Invoice$77,933$82,247
Adjustments for Features0-2,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,933$80,213

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
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
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input $50
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
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 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,450$10,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,034

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
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 Weight5,691 lb.5,545 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
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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