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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: $41,470

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,160

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,990 $34,500
Base Invoice $51,791 $31,740
Sunroof 995  
Steering-linked headlights   800
Premium Package   3,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof 826  
Steering-linked headlights   730
Premium Package   3,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 995 6,145
Options (change) 826 5,595
Destination 900 825
Total Price $57,885 $41,470
Total Invoice $53,517 $38,160

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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: $11,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,794
Model Year20082008
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$57,885$41,470
Adjustments for Features-4,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,950$41,470
Total Invoice$53,517$38,160
Adjustments for Features-4,5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,954$38,160

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$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 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$9,880$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5630

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelEscalade3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in108.7 in
Length202.5 in178.2 in
Width79.0 in71.5 in
Height75.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested267594%
Total Not Requested1756%

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