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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: $65,745

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $14,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,835

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $12,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelEscalade5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $56,450
Base Invoice $51,791 $53,180
Platinum Edition 20,605  
AWD 2,500 2,300
Cold Weather Package   800
Power trunk closer   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200
Rearview camera   400
Upholstered instrument panel   500
Platinum Edition 19,059  
AWD 2,312 2,140
Cold Weather Package   735
Power trunk closer   460
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025
Rearview camera   370
Upholstered instrument panel   460
Options (change) 23,105 8,300
Options (change) 21,371 7,660
Destination 900 995
Total Price $79,995 $65,745
Total Invoice $74,062 $61,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,783
Model Year20082017
ModelEscalade5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22245/45-18
Total Price$79,995$65,745
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,275$65,745
Total Invoice$74,062$61,835
Adjustments for Features-3,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,618$61,835

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelEscalade5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$13,665$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4440

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelEscalade5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in117.1 in
Length202.5 in194.6 in
Width79.0 in73.5 in
Height75.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
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, leather1000No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested352551%
Total Not Requested337549%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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