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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: $45,615

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $22,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012201220122012
Model3-SeriesEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim328iLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295
Base Invoice $34,380 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881
Premium Package 1,900          
Navigation system 2,100          
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Roof rails 100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550          
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
Heated front seats 500          
Heated steering wheel 190          
Auto-dimming headlights 250          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350          
Sunroof   995 995   995  
Premium Package 1,730          
Navigation system 1,910          
Steering-linked headlights 820          
Roof rails 90          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500          
Obstacle detection, rear 685          
Heated front seats 455          
Heated steering wheel 175          
Auto-dimming headlights 230          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320          
Sunroof   876 876   876  
Options (change) 7,590 995 995 0 995 0
Options (change) 6,915 876 876 0 876 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $45,615 $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290
Total Invoice $42,170 $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,141
Model Year201120122012201220122012
Model3-SeriesEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim328iLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$45,615$68,390$72,670$80,940$74,845$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-5,020-5,895-8,630-6,570-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$63,370$66,775$72,310$68,275$75,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715
Total Invoice$42,170$64,009$68,011$75,744$70,045$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-4,698-5,517-8,076-6,149-8,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,170$59,311$62,494$67,668$63,896$70,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,183$8,357$4,585$10,951

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201120122012201220122012
Model3-SeriesEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim328iLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic    $1800$1800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125$125
Remote app$25     
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50     
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$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$300$300
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Interior air filter$0     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750 $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Running boards $350  $350 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200 $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 $1000 
HD radio$50     
iPod integration$100     
Media drive$15     
Rear seat audio controls $25    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
LED headlights   $1000 $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50  
Removable third row seats $0$0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 $1000
Wood trim$300  $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350     
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 $850$850$850
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,510$11,530$12,405$15,140$13,080$15,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,020$5,895$8,630$6,570$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,698-5,517-8,076-6,149-8,614

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,463 lb.5,692 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested187595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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