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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: $80,940

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $49,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,744

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $45,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelGLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimAMG GLS63Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $125,300 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $116,529 $74,749 $77,881
Class IV trailer hitch 575    
285/40ZR22 1,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950    
Class IV trailer hitch 535    
285/40ZR22 1,163    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814    
Options (change) 3,775 0 0
Options (change) 3,512 0 0
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $130,070 $80,940 $84,290
Total Invoice $121,036 $75,744 $78,876

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,745
Model Year201820122012
ModelGLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimAMG GLS63Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine550hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT7T6D4
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/40-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$130,070$80,940$84,290
Adjustments for Features-10,2600-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,810$80,940$83,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,775
Total Invoice$121,036$75,744$78,876
Adjustments for Features-9,5470-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,489$75,744$78,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,594

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201820122012
ModelGLSEscaladeEscalade
TrimAMG GLS63Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225 
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power-deployable running boards $750$750
Running boards$350  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
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$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Removable third row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$17,185$6,925$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,260$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,5470-538

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182012
ModelGLSEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in116.0 in
Length202.0 in202.5 in
Width76.1 in79.0 in
Height72.8 in75.9 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 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 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft3108.9 ft3

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