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Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,510

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $585

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelEscalade5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $49,811 $48,295 $53,180
Select Edition 3,490    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Premium Package   2,300  
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200
Select Edition 2,897    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075    
Cold Weather Package   735 735
Premium Package   2,115  
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025
Options (change) 4,785 7,900 4,600
Options (change) 3,972 7,265 4,230
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $59,510 $60,095 $62,045
Total Invoice $54,658 $56,555 $58,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104
Model Year200620172017
ModelEscalade5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$59,510$60,095$62,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,905-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$58,190$61,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$54,658$56,555$58,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,793-358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,658$54,762$58,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620172017
ModelEscalade5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Engine-block heater$35  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,215$10,120$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,793-358

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelEscalade5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in117.1 in
Length198.9 in194.6 in
Width78.9 in73.5 in
Height74.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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