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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: $42,675

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $15,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,420

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $14,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelEscalade3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $49,811 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Select Edition 3,490        
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Select Edition 2,897        
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 3,490 9,200 9,400 7,600 7,600
Options (change) 2,897 8,370 8,555 6,915 6,915
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $58,215 $42,675 $47,175 $51,675 $58,175
Total Invoice $53,583 $39,420 $43,560 $47,720 $53,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,268
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelEscalade3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionA4M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$58,215$42,675$47,175$51,675$58,175
Adjustments for Features-3,1450-1,300-2,450-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,070$42,675$45,875$49,225$55,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200$6,550$12,975
Total Invoice$53,583$39,420$43,560$47,720$53,700
Adjustments for Features-2,8950-1,200-2,262-2,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,688$39,420$42,360$45,458$51,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,940$6,038$11,949

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelEscalade3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Engine-block heater$35    
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Running boards$350    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$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$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,965$3,820$5,120$6,270$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$0$1,300$2,450$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8950-1,200-2,262-2,331

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelEscalade3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length198.9 in182.5 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height74.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.1 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft313.0 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 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested207577%
Total Not Requested62523%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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