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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: $48,450

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Sunroof 995 995   995        
Premium Package           3,100 2,200 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers           875 875 875
Steering-linked headlights           900    
Navigation system           2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package           950 950 950
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera           400 400 400
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550 550 550
DUPL Voice texting capability               0
Sunroof 876 876   876        
Premium Package           2,820 2,000 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers           795 795 795
Steering-linked headlights           820    
Navigation system           1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package           865 865 865
Adaptive dampers - electrical           910 910 910
Rearview camera           365 365 365
Obstacle detection, rear           685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)           500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability               0
Options (change) 995 995 0 995 0 10,675 8,875 8,875
Options (change) 876 876 0 876 0 9,715 8,075 8,075
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290 $48,450 $52,950 $59,450
Total Invoice $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876 $44,720 $48,880 $54,860

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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: $14,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,366
Model Year20132013201320132013201320132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$68,390$72,670$80,940$74,845$84,290$48,450$52,950$59,450
Adjustments for Features-5,260-6,135-8,870-6,810-9,4450-1,150-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,130$66,535$72,070$68,035$74,845$48,450$51,800$58,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715$0$3,350$9,775
Total Invoice$64,009$68,011$75,744$70,045$78,876$44,720$48,880$54,860
Adjustments for Features-4,923-5,742-8,301-6,373-8,8380-1,062-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,086$62,269$67,443$63,672$70,038$44,720$47,818$53,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,183$8,357$4,586$10,952$0$3,098$9,010

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132013201320132013201320132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100     
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800   
6-speed manual     $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125   
Remote app     $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Brake assist     $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225     
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags     $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500   
Tires, run-flat     $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300   
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150   
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15$15
Interior air filter     $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat     $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking     $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275   
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    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200   
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
DUPL Voice texting capability       $50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000    
HD radio     $50$50$50
Media drive     $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25       
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Headlight washers     $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25
LED headlights  $1000 $1000   
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $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   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150$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$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels     $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850$850$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$9,905$10,780$13,515$11,455$14,090$4,645$5,795$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,260$6,135$8,870$6,810$9,445$0$1,150$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,923-5,742-8,301-6,373-8,8380-1,062-1,130

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132013
ModelEscalade3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length202.5 in182.5 in
Width79.0 in71.3 in
Height75.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.1 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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