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

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,425

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $21,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,285

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $21,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelEscaladeGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $51,791 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535      
Lighting Package   1,390    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Special order charge   250    
designo Edition   4,900    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Power release, second row seats   400 400  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Running boards   670    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
285/40ZR22       1,250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594      
Lighting Package   1,293    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Special order charge   233    
designo Edition   4,557    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Power release, second row seats   372 372  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Running boards   623    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
285/40ZR22       1,163
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0
Options (change) 5,535 13,565 1,845 1,825
Options (change) 4,594 12,618 1,717 1,698
Destination 900 995 995 995
Total Price $62,425 $84,110 $97,790 $128,120
Total Invoice $57,285 $78,295 $91,016 $119,222

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,783
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelEscaladeGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18275/55-19295/40-21285/40-22
Total Price$62,425$84,110$97,790$128,120
Adjustments for Features0-6,690-9,170-12,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,425$77,420$88,620$115,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,200$37,730
Total Invoice$57,285$78,295$91,016$119,222
Adjustments for Features0-6,227-8,535-12,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,285$72,068$82,481$107,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,413$35,085

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelEscaladeGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Removable third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede headliner $650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,490$15,180$17,660$21,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,690$9,170$12,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,227-8,535-12,069

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in121.1 in
Length202.5 in202.0 in
Width79.0 in76.1 in
Height75.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.2 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 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Total Requested257594%
Total Not Requested1506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
285/40ZR22 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
285/40ZR22 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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