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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: $69,695

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $24,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,220

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $25,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEscalade5-Series
TrimPlatinum535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,695 $52,500
Base Invoice $88,060 $48,480
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Package   1,000
Proximity key   1,000
Technology Package   1,850
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Multicontour seats   1,300
Around view cameras   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200
Semi-automated parking system   500
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Package   910
Proximity key   910
Technology Package   1,685
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Multicontour seats   1,185
Around view cameras   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000
Semi-automated parking system   455
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 135 16,300
Options (change) 120 14,845
Destination 1,295 895
Total Price $94,125 $69,695
Total Invoice $89,475 $64,220

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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: $13,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,594
Model Year20182012
ModelEscalade5-Series
TrimPlatinum535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT10M6
DrivetrainRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22245/45-18
Total Price$94,125$69,695
Adjustments for Features-11,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,910$69,695
Total Invoice$89,475$64,220
Adjustments for Features-10,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,814$64,220

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelEscalade5-Series
TrimPlatinum535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manual $150
$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HDMI port$25 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Streaming video support$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$16,235$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelEscalade5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in116.9 in
Length203.9 in193.1 in
Width80.5 in73.2 in
Height74.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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