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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: $46,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $22,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,725

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscalade3-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $66,975 $71,255 $80,520 $37,500
Base Invoice $62,676 $66,678 $75,286 $34,680
Sunroof 995 995    
Steering-linked headlights       900
Navigation system       2,150
Premium Package       1,900
Cold Weather Package       900
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Roof rails       100
Sunroof 876 876    
Steering-linked headlights       820
Navigation system       1,955
Premium Package       1,730
Cold Weather Package       820
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Obstacle detection, rear       685
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Roof rails       90
Options (change) 995 995 0 7,850
Options (change) 876 876 0 7,150
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $68,965 $73,245 $81,515 $46,245
Total Invoice $64,547 $68,549 $76,281 $42,725

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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: $17,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,539
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscalade3-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17
Total Price$68,965$73,245$81,515$46,245
Adjustments for Features-5,645-6,520-9,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,320$66,725$72,260$46,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$0
Total Invoice$64,547$68,549$76,281$42,725
Adjustments for Features-5,283-6,102-8,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,264$62,447$67,620$42,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,183$8,356$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscalade3-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$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 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights  $1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,255$12,130$14,865$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,645$6,520$9,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,283-6,102-8,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012
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 Weight5,491 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.4 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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested102592%
Total Not Requested908%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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