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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: $75,475

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $8,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,253

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $7,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelEscaladeGL
TrimPlatinum EditionGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,945 $58,200
Base Invoice $74,749 $54,126
AWD 2,550  
Heating Package   820
Premium II Package   8,650
Class IV trailer hitch   530
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Roof rack crossbars   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850
Running boards   650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750
AWD 2,384  
Heating Package   763
Premium II Package   8,044
Class IV trailer hitch   493
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Roof rack crossbars   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720
Running boards   604
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698
Options (change) 2,550 16,400
Options (change) 2,384 15,252
Destination 995 875
Total Price $83,490 $75,475
Total Invoice $78,128 $70,253

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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: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,303
Model Year20132009
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)285/45-22275/55-19
Total Price$83,490$75,475
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,490$75,015
Total Invoice$78,128$70,253
Adjustments for Features0-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,128$69,825

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132009
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 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
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
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-folding third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$9,950$10,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132009
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

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested377569%
Total Not Requested170531%

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