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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: $74,560

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $19,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,408

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $20,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscalade
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840 $92,695
Base Invoice $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221 $88,060
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890  
designo Package 4,900 4,200 4,900 4,200      
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575 575  
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 160 160 160 160  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790 790 790  
Laminated front side windows 250 250 250        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570 570      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 620 620  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250      
Running boards 670 670 670 670 670 670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Synthetic suede headliner         1,920    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             135
Cargo cover             195
Sunroof             0
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688  
designo Package 4,557 3,906 4,557 3,906      
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535 535  
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 149 149 149 149  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735 735 735  
Laminated front side windows 233 233 233        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530 530      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 577 577  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233      
Running boards 623 623 623 623 623 623  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Synthetic suede headliner         1,786    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             120
Cargo cover             174
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 21,635 16,865 17,565 16,495 10,675 8,755 330
Options (change) 20,123 15,687 16,338 15,343 9,930 8,144 294
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 1,295
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $74,560 $83,440 $85,640 $79,635 $113,290 $118,520 $94,320
Total Invoice $69,408 $77,667 $79,713 $73,842 $105,427 $110,290 $89,649

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,297
Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscalade
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9T7T7T7T10
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21285/45-22
Total Price$74,560$83,440$85,640$79,635$113,290$118,520$94,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-3,375-2,900-3,475-3,475-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,560$81,540$82,265$76,735$109,815$115,045$90,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,980$7,705$2,175$35,255$40,485$0
Total Invoice$69,408$77,667$79,713$73,842$105,427$110,290$89,649
Adjustments for Features0-1,769-3,141-2,689-3,234-3,234-3,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,408$75,898$76,572$71,153$102,193$107,056$85,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,490$7,164$1,745$32,785$37,648$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscalade
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1500
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
      $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction      $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Backup collision intervention      $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag      $150
Full-size spare tire      $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Safety key      $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Vehicle health reports      $0
Wide-view front camera      $150
Wide-view rear camera      $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo net      $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch      $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100 
Refrigerated storage compartment      $250
Roof rack      $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0
Bodyside moldings      $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   $200
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
Running boards$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
Additional screen for entertainment system      $200
Aux input      $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system      $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HDMI port      $25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system      $200
Streaming video support      $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer    $100$100 
Cornering lights      $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Rear camera mirror      $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0 
Door sill trim plates      $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats      $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75 
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 release, second row seats      $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats      $1000
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks      $200
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,020$8,920$10,395$9,920$10,495$10,495$11,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$3,375$2,900$3,475$3,475$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,769-3,141-2,689-3,234-3,234-3,944

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172018
ModelGLEEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in116.0 in
Length189.1 in203.9 in
Width75.8 in80.5 in
Height70.7 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.251.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested577580%
Total Not Requested141520%
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 headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested360080%
Total Not Requested90020%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested360080%
Total Not Requested90020%
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 headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

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 headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested360080%
Total Not Requested90020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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