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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: $59,510

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $2,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017201720172017
ModelEscaladeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840
Base Invoice $49,811 $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221
Select Edition 3,490            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295            
Garmin Map Pilot   625          
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590   590 590
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620 620 620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790 790 790 790
Leather seating surfaces   1,620   1,620      
Running boards   670 670 670 670 670 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium 2 Package     2,120 2,120 2,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370    
Interior Sport Package         1,000    
Select Edition 2,897            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075            
Garmin Map Pilot   581          
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549   549 549
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577 577 577
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735 735 735 735
Leather seating surfaces   1,507   1,507      
Running boards   623 623 623 623 623 623
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Premium 2 Package     1,972 1,972 1,860    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274    
Interior Sport Package         930    
Options (change) 4,785 8,160 8,035 9,655 9,695 5,195 5,195
Options (change) 3,972 7,591 7,475 8,982 9,018 4,833 4,833
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $59,510 $61,085 $74,610 $77,730 $72,835 $107,810 $114,960
Total Invoice $54,658 $56,876 $69,455 $72,357 $67,517 $100,330 $106,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,506
Model Year2006201720172017201720172017
ModelEscaladeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T9T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$59,510$61,085$74,610$77,730$72,835$107,810$114,960
Adjustments for Features0-765-6,630-8,130-8,005-10,330-10,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$60,320$67,980$69,600$64,830$97,480$104,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,660$9,280$4,510$37,160$44,310
Total Invoice$54,658$56,876$69,455$72,357$67,517$100,330$106,979
Adjustments for Features0-712-6,172-7,568-7,421-9,613-9,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,658$56,164$63,283$64,789$60,096$90,717$97,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,119$8,625$3,932$34,553$41,202

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2006201720172017201720172017
ModelEscaladeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400   
RWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 $100$100
Roof rack$300      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Engine-block heater$35      
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350      
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40      
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25     
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Transmission temperature gauge$75      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Folding third row seats$600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100      
Removable third row seats$0      
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200      
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,365$8,130$13,995$15,495$15,370$17,695$17,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765$6,630$8,130$8,005$10,330$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-712-6,172-7,568-7,421-9,613-9,613

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20062017
ModelEscaladeGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in114.8 in
Length198.9 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height74.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

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 screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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 screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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%

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%

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