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BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,795

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $24,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,330

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $23,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesEscaladeEscalade
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $81,625 $85,225
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $76,319 $79,685
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300      
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Proximity key   1,000        
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095      
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 955 1,320    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,230      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Proximity key   910        
Options (change) 10,000 9,750 7,800 4,000 0 0
Options (change) 9,105 8,875 7,100 3,640 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 950 950
Total Price $57,795 $63,145 $69,645 $66,895 $82,575 $86,175
Total Invoice $53,330 $58,250 $64,250 $61,755 $77,269 $80,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,343
Model Year201220122012201220102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesEscaladeEscalade
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$57,795$63,145$69,645$66,895$82,575$86,175
Adjustments for Features-750-1,000-1,0000-6,720-7,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$62,145$68,645$66,895$75,855$79,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$11,600$9,850$0$3,175
Total Invoice$53,330$58,250$64,250$61,755$77,269$80,635
Adjustments for Features-692-922-9230-6,288-6,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,638$57,328$63,327$61,755$70,981$73,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,690$10,689$9,117$0$2,968

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201220122012201220102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesEscaladeEscalade
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic     $1800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key $250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, power    $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire    $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Class IV trailer hitch    $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack    $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Power-deployable running boards    $750$750
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200$200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats    $50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Removable third row seats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,095$7,345$7,345$6,345$13,065$13,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$1,000$1,000$0$6,720$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments-692-922-9230-6,288-6,686

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122010
Model5-SeriesEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in116.0 in
Length193.1 in202.5 in
Width73.2 in79.0 in
Height57.6 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
18.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.460.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.4108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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