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

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,740

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $19,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,580

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $20,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelEscaladeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPlatinumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,695 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $88,060 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135          
Sunroof 0          
Cargo cover 195          
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200    
Running boards   650 650 650 650 650
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250    
Laminated front side windows   250 250      
Wood trim, alternative type   160 160 160 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760 760 760 760
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580 580
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
Synthetic suede headliner         1,600  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120          
Sunroof 0          
Cargo cover 174          
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906    
Running boards   605 605 605 605 605
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233    
Laminated front side windows   233 233      
Wood trim, alternative type   149 149 149 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707 707 707 707
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539 539
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
Synthetic suede headliner         1,488  
Options (change) 330 21,545 17,475 16,405 10,105 8,505
Options (change) 294 20,039 16,254 15,259 9,399 7,911
Destination 1,295 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $94,320 $74,740 $86,220 $80,015 $113,650 $119,200
Total Invoice $89,649 $69,580 $80,257 $74,200 $105,766 $110,927

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,125
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelEscaladeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPlatinumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT10T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$94,320$74,740$86,220$80,015$113,650$119,200
Adjustments for Features-4,1500-3,375-2,900-3,475-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,170$74,740$82,845$77,115$110,175$115,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,105$2,375$35,435$40,985
Total Invoice$89,649$69,580$80,257$74,200$105,766$110,927
Adjustments for Features-3,9440-3,142-2,689-3,234-3,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,705$69,580$77,115$71,511$102,532$107,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,535$1,931$32,952$38,113

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelEscaladeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPlatinumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Backup collision intervention$150     
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150     
Full-size spare tire$225     
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire $150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Vehicle health reports$0     
Wide-view front camera$150     
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo net$40     
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250     
Roof rack$300     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Bodyside moldings$75     
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power-deployable running boards$750     
Running boards $350$350$350$350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Additional screen for entertainment system$200     
Aux input$50     
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HDMI port$25     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200     
Streaming video support$25     
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wireless charging station$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)$350     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Rear camera mirror$200     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,170$7,020$10,395$9,920$10,495$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$0$3,375$2,900$3,475$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9440-3,142-2,689-3,234-3,234

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182018
ModelEscaladeGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in114.8 in
Length203.9 in189.1 in
Width80.5 in75.8 in
Height74.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested577580%
Total Not Requested141520%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested360080%
Total Not Requested90020%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested360080%
Total Not Requested90020%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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