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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: $57,795

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $25,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,330

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $24,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium Package     2,250 1,000 2,300  
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Driver Assistance Package     1,350 1,350 1,350  
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Proximity key       1,000    
Premium Package     2,050 910 2,095  
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Driver Assistance Package     1,230 1,230 1,230  
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Proximity key       910    
Options (change) 0 0 10,000 9,750 7,800 4,000
Options (change) 0 0 9,105 8,875 7,100 3,640
Destination 950 950 895 895 895 895
Total Price $83,535 $86,885 $57,795 $63,145 $69,645 $66,895
Total Invoice $78,166 $81,299 $53,330 $58,250 $64,250 $61,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,427
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$83,535$86,885$57,795$63,145$69,645$66,895
Adjustments for Features-6,520-6,945-750-1,000-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,015$79,940$57,045$62,145$68,645$66,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0$5,100$11,600$9,850
Total Invoice$78,166$81,299$53,330$58,250$64,250$61,755
Adjustments for Features-6,101-6,498-692-922-9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,065$74,801$52,638$57,328$63,327$61,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,736$0$4,690$10,689$9,117

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75    
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Power-deployable running boards$750$750    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50     
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$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Total Value of Features$12,740$13,165$6,970$7,220$7,220$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,520$6,945$750$1,000$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,101-6,498-692-922-9230

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelEscalade5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in116.9 in
Length202.5 in193.1 in
Width79.0 in73.2 in
Height75.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,692 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 in36.1 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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