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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,915

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $25,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,295

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $24,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
Model3-SeriesEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim325iLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $31,665 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749
Premium Package 2,900      
Navigation system 2,000      
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Heated front seats 500      
Satellite radio 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 350      
Sunroof   995 995  
Premium Package 2,640      
Navigation system 1,820      
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Heated front seats 455      
Satellite radio 540      
Obstacle detection, rear 320      
Sunroof   876 876  
Options (change) 7,620 995 995 0
Options (change) 6,935 876 876 0
Destination 695 995 995 995
Total Price $42,915 $68,390 $72,670 $80,940
Total Invoice $39,295 $64,009 $68,011 $75,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,928
Model Year2006201220122012
Model3-SeriesEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim325iLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$42,915$68,390$72,670$80,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,045-5,420-7,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,915$64,345$67,250$73,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,905$8,940
Total Invoice$39,295$64,009$68,011$75,744
Adjustments for Features0-3,786-5,073-7,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,295$60,223$62,938$68,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,715$8,357

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006201220122012
Model3-SeriesEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim325iLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo cover$75   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Aux input $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,420$10,465$11,840$14,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045$5,420$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,786-5,073-7,164

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesEscalade
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in116.0 in
Length178.2 in202.5 in
Width71.5 in79.0 in
Height55.8 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.5,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
24.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.860.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280097%
Total Not Requested753%

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