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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: $83,535

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $19,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,166

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $16,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $92,900
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $85,650
LED headlights     1,900
Wood trim     0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200
Rear spoiler     0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,500
LED headlights     1,730
Wood trim     0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000
Rear spoiler     0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,185
Options (change) 0 0 7,600
Options (change) 0 0 6,915
Destination 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $83,535 $86,885 $102,725
Total Invoice $78,166 $81,299 $94,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,725
Model Year201120112014
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H560hp V8
TransmissionT6D4S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22265/40-19
Total Price$83,535$86,885$102,725
Adjustments for Features-2,245-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,290$84,215$102,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$78,166$81,299$94,790
Adjustments for Features-2,101-2,4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,065$78,801$94,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,736$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112014
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist  $50
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$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$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$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$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$225 
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,565$9,990$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$2,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,101-2,4980

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112014
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 Weight5,692 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 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
BMW 5-Series M5

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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