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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,710

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $17,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,179

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $16,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscaladeEscalade
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $99,950 $107,100 $82,585 $85,935
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $92,954 $99,603 $77,216 $80,349
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830          
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790 790    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Running boards 670 670 670 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Upholstered instrument panel 450 450          
Special order charge 250 250          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       590 590    
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562          
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 577    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735 735    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Running boards 623 623 623 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814    
Upholstered instrument panel 419 419          
Special order charge 233 233          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       549 549    
Options (change) 13,685 13,685 7,535 4,525 4,525 0 0
Options (change) 12,731 12,731 7,010 4,210 4,210 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 950 950
Total Price $67,110 $65,710 $73,060 $105,400 $112,550 $83,535 $86,885
Total Invoice $62,481 $61,179 $68,013 $98,089 $104,738 $78,166 $81,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,206
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscaladeEscalade
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6550hp V8577hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6D4
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$67,110$65,710$73,060$105,400$112,550$83,535$86,885
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-2,125-5,850-6,500-2,005-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,610$65,710$70,935$99,550$106,050$81,530$84,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,325$33,940$40,440$0$2,925
Total Invoice$62,481$61,179$68,013$98,089$104,738$78,166$81,299
Adjustments for Features-1,3970-1,978-5,444-6,049-1,876-2,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,084$61,179$66,035$92,645$98,689$76,290$79,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$4,951$31,561$37,605$0$2,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscaladeEscalade
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic      $1800
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700  
RWD $0   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75$75
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  
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$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
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$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
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  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
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$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100$100
Folding third row seats     $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150    
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,295$7,795$9,920$13,645$14,295$9,800$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$2,125$5,850$6,500$2,005$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3970-1,978-5,444-6,049-1,876-2,274

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162011
ModelGLEEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in116.0 in
Length189.1 in202.5 in
Width75.8 in79.0 in
Height70.7 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.260.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142565%
Total Not Requested76535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142565%
Total Not Requested76535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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