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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: $22,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,170

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade3-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $37,150
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $34,380
Sunroof 995 995   995    
Navigation system           2,100
Premium Package           1,900
Steering-linked headlights           900
Roof rails           100
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550
Auto-dimming headlights           250
Heated front seats           500
Heated steering wheel           190
Obstacle detection, rear           750
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350
Sunroof 876 876   876    
Navigation system           1,910
Premium Package           1,730
Steering-linked headlights           820
Roof rails           90
Metallic paint (extra cost)           500
Auto-dimming headlights           230
Heated front seats           455
Heated steering wheel           175
Obstacle detection, rear           685
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320
Options (change) 995 995 0 995 0 7,590
Options (change) 876 876 0 876 0 6,915
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290 $45,615
Total Invoice $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876 $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: $17,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,141
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade3-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17
Total Price$68,390$72,670$80,940$74,845$84,290$45,615
Adjustments for Features-5,020-5,895-8,630-6,570-9,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,370$66,775$72,310$68,275$75,085$45,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715$0
Total Invoice$64,009$68,011$75,744$70,045$78,876$42,170
Adjustments for Features-4,698-5,517-8,076-6,149-8,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,311$62,494$67,668$63,896$70,262$42,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,183$8,357$4,585$10,951$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade3-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  $1100
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125 
Remote app     $25
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$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$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Interior air filter     $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350  $350  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000  
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
Media drive     $15
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Interior ambient lighting     $150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50   
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000 
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels     $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850$850$850 
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,530$12,405$15,140$13,080$15,715$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$5,895$8,630$6,570$9,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,698-5,517-8,076-6,149-8,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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 Weight5,692 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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested187595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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