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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: $67,760

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $15,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,090

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $15,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575 575
Premium 2 Package     6,190 2,120 2,000    
Running boards     650 650 650 650 650
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620      
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    
Upholstered instrument panel     450        
Special order charge     250        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720    
designo Package         4,200    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           600 600
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535 535
Premium 2 Package     5,757 1,972 1,860    
Running boards     605 605 605 605 605
Heated steering wheel     233 233 233    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507      
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    
Upholstered instrument panel     419        
Special order charge     233        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670    
designo Package         3,906    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           558 558
Options (change) 0 0 14,565 9,795 12,255 5,115 5,115
Options (change) 0 0 13,549 9,112 11,399 4,758 4,758
Destination 950 950 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $83,535 $86,885 $67,760 $78,540 $75,865 $108,660 $115,810
Total Invoice $78,166 $81,299 $63,090 $73,115 $70,340 $101,125 $107,774

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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: $14,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,902
Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$83,535$86,885$67,760$78,540$75,865$108,660$115,810
Adjustments for Features-1,255-1,6800-3,375-4,300-5,425-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,280$85,205$67,760$75,165$71,565$103,235$109,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0$7,405$3,805$35,475$41,975
Total Invoice$78,166$81,299$63,090$73,115$70,340$101,125$107,774
Adjustments for Features-1,174-1,5720-3,142-3,987-5,049-5,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,992$79,727$63,090$69,973$66,353$96,076$102,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,735$0$6,883$3,263$32,986$39,031

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400   
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125     
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225      
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 $100$100
Roof rack$300$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$400     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
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$750     
Running boards  $350$350$350$350$350
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200     
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Analog clock$25$25     
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150$150$150
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      
Removable third row seats$0$0     
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200     
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,475$9,900$8,220$11,595$12,520$13,645$14,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$1,680$0$3,375$4,300$5,425$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,174-1,5720-3,142-3,987-5,049-5,653

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20112018
ModelEscaladeGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in114.8 in
Length202.5 in189.1 in
Width79.0 in75.8 in
Height75.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.4 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 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested275061%
Total Not Requested174039%

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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested127571%
Total Not Requested52529%

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 headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested127571%
Total Not Requested52529%

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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