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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: $77,495

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $23,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,750

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $21,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelEscalade5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $92,900
Base Invoice $51,791 $85,650
Platinum Edition 20,605  
Wood trim   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Platinum Edition 19,059  
Wood trim   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 20,605 5,700
Options (change) 19,059 5,185
Destination 900 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $77,495 $100,825
Total Invoice $71,750 $93,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,111
Model Year20082014
ModelEscalade5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22265/40-19
Total Price$77,495$100,825
Adjustments for Features-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,550$100,825
Total Invoice$71,750$93,060
Adjustments for Features-1,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,949$93,060

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelEscalade5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,915$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8010

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelEscalade5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in116.9 in
Length202.5 in193.4 in
Width79.0 in73.2 in
Height75.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.3 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power-deployable running boards400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
285/45R22 tires400No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested467568%
Total Not Requested222532%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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