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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $92,500

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,140

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelGLSGLSGLSEscalade
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $89,275
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $83,472
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575  
Lighting Package 1,390      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
designo Edition 4,900 4,200    
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Running boards 670      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Power release, second row seats 400 400    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 160  
285/40ZR22     1,250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       135
Cargo cover       195
Sunroof       0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,900
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535  
Lighting Package 1,293      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
designo Edition 4,557 3,906    
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Running boards 623      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Power release, second row seats 372 372    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 149  
285/40ZR22     1,163  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       119
Cargo cover       172
Sunroof       0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,672
Options (change) 22,925 9,530 3,935 2,230
Options (change) 21,324 8,865 3,661 1,963
Destination 925 925 925 995
Total Price $92,550 $104,305 $128,960 $92,500
Total Invoice $86,140 $97,071 $119,999 $86,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,087
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelGLSGLSGLSEscalade
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21285/40-22285/45-22
Total Price$92,550$104,305$128,960$92,500
Adjustments for Features-3,005-3,745-4,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,545$100,560$124,915$92,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,015$35,370$0
Total Invoice$86,140$97,071$119,999$86,430
Adjustments for Features-2,797-3,485-3,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,343$93,586$116,235$86,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,243$32,892$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelGLSGLSGLSEscalade
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
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
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$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 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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$10,495$11,235$11,535$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$3,745$4,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,797-3,485-3,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172015
ModelGLSEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in116.0 in
Length202.0 in203.9 in
Width76.1 in80.5 in
Height72.8 in74.4 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.5,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 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 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177573%
Total Not Requested66527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance 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 system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested2700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance 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 system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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