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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,170

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $38,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,254

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $36,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGLAGLA
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,945 $83,295 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $74,749 $77,881 $29,109 $44,919
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Premium Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,700 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim     325 325
Rearview camera     450 450
Blind spot warning system     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Becker Map Pilot     528 528
Premium Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,581 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Wood trim     302 302
Rearview camera     419 419
Blind spot warning system     512 512
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 0 0 9,945 8,895
Options (change) 0 0 9,220 8,243
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $80,940 $84,290 $42,170 $58,120
Total Invoice $75,744 $78,876 $39,254 $54,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,694
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGLAGLA
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6D4S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$80,940$84,290$42,170$58,120
Adjustments for Features-5,125-5,7000-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,815$78,590$42,170$55,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$13,550
Total Invoice$75,744$78,876$39,254$54,087
Adjustments for Features-4,796-5,3340-2,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,948$73,542$39,254$51,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,594$0$12,600

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGLAGLA
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats$50   
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,215$13,790$8,090$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,125$5,700$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,796-5,3340-2,233

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122015
ModelEscaladeGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in173.9 in
Width79.0 in71.0 in
Height75.9 in60.0 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%

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