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

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Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,795

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,375

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,850 $35,400
Base Invoice $49,811 $32,750
Select Edition 3,490  
Premium Package   3,350
Steering-linked headlights   800
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Navigation system   2,100
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Select Edition 2,897  
Premium Package   3,050
Steering-linked headlights   730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Navigation system   1,910
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Options (change) 3,490 8,570
Options (change) 2,897 7,800
Destination 875 825
Total Price $58,215 $44,795
Total Invoice $53,583 $41,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,764
Model Year20062009
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine345hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17205/55-16
Total Price$58,215$44,795
Adjustments for Features-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,560$44,795
Total Invoice$53,583$41,375
Adjustments for Features-2,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,139$41,375

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,715$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4440

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelEscalade3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in108.7 in
Length198.9 in178.2 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height74.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested237583%
Total Not Requested47517%

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