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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: $62,820

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $5,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,970

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $6,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade5-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $54,400
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $50,230
Sunroof 995 995   995    
Premium Package           2,500
Navigation system           1,900
iPod integration           400
Auto-dimming headlights           250
Heated second row seats           350
Cold Weather Package           900
Obstacle detection, rear           700
Satellite radio - one year subscription           595
Sunroof 876 876   876    
Premium Package           2,275
Navigation system           1,730
iPod integration           365
Auto-dimming headlights           230
Heated second row seats           320
Cold Weather Package           820
Obstacle detection, rear           635
Satellite radio - one year subscription           540
Options (change) 995 995 0 995 0 7,595
Options (change) 876 876 0 876 0 6,915
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290 $62,820
Total Invoice $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876 $57,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,652
Model Year201220122012201220122008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade5-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/50-17
Total Price$68,390$72,670$80,940$74,845$84,290$62,820
Adjustments for Features-2,550-3,425-6,160-4,100-6,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,840$69,245$74,780$70,745$77,555$62,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715$0
Total Invoice$64,009$68,011$75,744$70,045$78,876$57,970
Adjustments for Features-2,387-3,205-5,765-3,837-6,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,622$64,806$69,979$66,208$72,574$57,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,184$8,357$4,586$10,952$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122012201220122008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade5-Series
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo area partition net     $40
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo organizer     $100
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails     $250
Ski sack     $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Interior air filter     $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Residual heat     $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350  $350  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000  
iPod integration     $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50   
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000 
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels     $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850$850$850 
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,605$11,480$14,215$12,155$14,790$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$3,425$6,160$4,100$6,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,387-3,205-5,765-3,837-6,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelEscalade5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in113.6 in
Length202.5 in191.2 in
Width79.0 in72.7 in
Height75.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.0 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 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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