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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: $45,615

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $15,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,990 $37,150
Base Invoice $51,791 $34,380
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
Steering-linked headlights   900
Premium Package   1,900
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated steering wheel   190
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   100
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
Steering-linked headlights   820
Premium Package   1,730
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated steering wheel   175
Heated front seats   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 5,535 7,590
Options (change) 4,594 6,915
Destination 900 875
Total Price $62,425 $45,615
Total Invoice $57,285 $42,170

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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: $12,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,784
Model Year20082011
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$62,425$45,615
Adjustments for Features-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,705$45,615
Total Invoice$57,285$42,170
Adjustments for Features-4,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,954$42,170

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
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
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
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 
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-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
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 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Power release, second row seats$50 
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Total Value of Features$11,280$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3310

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
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
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested202566%
Total Not Requested105034%

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 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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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