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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: $70,970

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $14,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,265

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $16,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series
TrimPremiumPlatinum535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $55,400
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $51,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Cargo cover 195 195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Sunroof 0 0  
Multicontour seats     1,200
Premium Package     2,500
Navigation system     1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Heated second row seats     350
Cold Weather Package     900
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Proximity key     1,000
Head-up display (HUD)     1,200
Lane departure warning     950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
Cargo cover 174 174  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120  
Sunroof 0 0  
Multicontour seats     1,090
Premium Package     2,275
Navigation system     1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Heated second row seats     320
Cold Weather Package     820
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Proximity key     910
Head-up display (HUD)     1,010
Lane departure warning     865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 925 330 14,745
Options (change) 824 294 13,290
Destination 1,295 1,295 825
Total Price $85,815 $94,320 $70,970
Total Invoice $81,534 $89,649 $65,265

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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: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,735
Model Year201820182009
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series
TrimPremiumPlatinum535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine420hp V8420hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT10T10M6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/50-17
Total Price$85,815$94,320$70,970
Adjustments for Features-7,930-11,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,885$82,840$70,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0
Total Invoice$81,534$89,649$65,265
Adjustments for Features-7,534-10,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,000$78,738$65,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,738$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182009
ModelEscaladeEscalade5-Series
TrimPremiumPlatinum535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manual  $150
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Streaming video support$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$15,810$19,360$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,930$11,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,534-10,9110

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182009
ModelEscalade5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in113.6 in
Length203.9 in191.2 in
Width80.5 in72.7 in
Height74.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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 information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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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