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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $89,220

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $4,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,037

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $4,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGLEscalade
TrimGL550Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,300 $89,350
Base Invoice $79,329 $83,542
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Roof rack crossbars 320  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Cargo cover   195
Sunroof   0
4WD w/low range   2,600
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Roof rack crossbars 298  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119
Cargo cover   172
Sunroof   0
4WD w/low range   2,431
Options (change) 3,045 3,425
Options (change) 2,833 3,158
Destination 875 995
Total Price $89,220 $93,770
Total Invoice $83,037 $87,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year20122016
ModelGLEscalade
TrimGL550Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21285/45-22
Total Price$89,220$93,770
Adjustments for Features0-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,220$88,715
Total Invoice$83,037$87,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,037$82,967

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122016
ModelGLEscalade
TrimGL550Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,595$13,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,728

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122016
ModelGLEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in116.0 in
Length200.6 in203.9 in
Width76.0 in80.5 in
Height72.4 in74.4 in
Curb Weight5,545 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft394.2 ft3

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