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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: $45,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,765

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,850 $37,150
Base Invoice $49,811 $34,380
Select Edition 3,490  
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   100
Select Edition 2,897  
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 3,490 7,150
Options (change) 2,897 6,510
Destination 875 875
Total Price $58,215 $45,175
Total Invoice $53,583 $41,765

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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: $11,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,364
Model Year20062011
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine345hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/45-17
Total Price$58,215$45,175
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,635$45,175
Total Invoice$53,583$41,765
Adjustments for Features-1,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,129$41,765

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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 
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4540

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Remote app25No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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