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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: $73,570

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $9,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,480

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $9,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,945 $55,900
Base Invoice $74,749 $51,987
AWD 2,550  
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Premium II Package   8,600
Heating Package   810
Running boards   510
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
AWD 2,384  
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Premium II Package   7,998
Heating Package   753
Running boards   474
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,483
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 2,550 16,795
Options (change) 2,384 15,618
Destination 995 875
Total Price $83,490 $73,570
Total Invoice $78,128 $68,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,848
Model Year20132008
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22265/60-18
Total Price$83,490$73,570
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,635$73,570
Total Invoice$78,128$68,480
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,328$68,480

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132008
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
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 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
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$11,000$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8000

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132008
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.5,280 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 GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested442578%
Total Not Requested126522%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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