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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: $80,575

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $10,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $69,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 550
Sunroof 0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
Executive Package   4,100
Driving Assistance Package   500
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Apple CarPlay support   300
Blind spot warning system   500
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 505
Sunroof 0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119  
Executive Package   3,770
Driving Assistance Package   460
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Apple CarPlay support   275
Blind spot warning system   460
Wood trim, alternative type   995
Options (change) 630 9,680
Options (change) 555 8,900
Destination 995 995
Total Price $90,975 $80,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,489
Model Year20162021
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8473hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22275/40-18
Total Price$90,975$80,575
Adjustments for Features-9,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,665$80,575

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162021
ModelEscalade3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rack$300 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$13,730$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,7080

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162021
ModelEscalade3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.2 in
Length203.9 in185.7 in
Width80.5 in71.9 in
Height74.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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