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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: $59,590

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $21,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,454

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $20,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGLA
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,945 $83,295 $49,580
Base Invoice $74,749 $77,881 $46,109
Garmin Map Pilot     600
Premium Package     2,400
Interior Package     1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Wood trim     325
Rearview camera     460
Blind spot warning system     550
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Garmin Map Pilot     528
Premium Package     2,232
Interior Package     1,581
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Wood trim     302
Rearview camera     428
Blind spot warning system     512
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Options (change) 0 0 9,085
Options (change) 0 0 8,420
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $80,940 $84,290 $59,590
Total Invoice $75,744 $78,876 $55,454

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,787
Model Year201220122016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGLA
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H375hp I4
TransmissionT6D4S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/45-19
Total Price$80,940$84,290$59,590
Adjustments for Features-2,675-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,265$81,040$59,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0
Total Invoice$75,744$78,876$55,454
Adjustments for Features-2,503-3,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,241$75,835$55,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,594$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201220122016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGLA
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$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 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $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
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats$50  
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,965$13,540$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,503-3,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122016
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 AMG GLA45

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%

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