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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: $57,900

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $23,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,415

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $22,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $79,945 $83,295 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $74,749 $77,881 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Cold Weather Package     1,050 1,050 1,050
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Premium Package 2     4,500 4,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Rear air vents with automatic controls     500 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350
iPod integration         400
Rearview camera         400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Cold Weather Package     955 955 955
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Premium Package 2     4,095 4,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Rear air vents with automatic controls     455 455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,000 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230
iPod integration         365
Rearview camera         365
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Options (change) 0 0 11,975 12,425 6,725
Options (change) 0 0 10,895 11,305 6,120
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $80,940 $84,290 $57,900 $63,400 $67,800
Total Invoice $75,744 $78,876 $53,415 $58,470 $62,580

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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: $16,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,462
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$80,940$84,290$57,900$63,400$67,800
Adjustments for Features-6,270-6,8450-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,670$77,445$57,900$62,800$67,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$4,900$9,900
Total Invoice$75,744$78,876$53,415$58,470$62,580
Adjustments for Features-5,867-6,4050-5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,877$72,471$53,415$57,917$62,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,594$0$4,502$9,165

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
RWD$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
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50    
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$12,215$12,790$5,945$6,545$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,270$6,845$0$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,867-6,4050-5530

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested114040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested114040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
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%

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