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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: $83,535

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $37,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,166

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $34,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionGL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $116,925
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $108,740
Class IV trailer hitch     550
Roof rack crossbars     320
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Class IV trailer hitch     512
Roof rack crossbars     298
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Options (change) 0 0 2,820
Options (change) 0 0 2,624
Destination 950 950 905
Total Price $83,535 $86,885 $120,650
Total Invoice $78,166 $81,299 $112,269

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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: $27,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,068
Model Year201120112013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionGL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H550hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22295/40-21
Total Price$83,535$86,885$120,650
Adjustments for Features0-425-9,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,535$86,460$110,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$78,166$81,299$112,269
Adjustments for Features0-398-9,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,166$80,901$103,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,735$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionGL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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 $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$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,100$8,525$17,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$9,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-9,035

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112013
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 Weight5,692 lb.5,402 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
Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG

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

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