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Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,400

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $12,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,505

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $11,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeX3
TrimBase3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $38,600
Base Invoice $49,811 $35,510
Select Edition 3,490  
AWD 2,555  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Sport Activity Package   1,400
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Select Edition 2,897  
AWD 2,364  
Cold Weather Package   910
Sport Activity Package   1,275
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 6,045 8,975
Options (change) 5,261 8,170
Destination 875 825
Total Price $60,770 $48,400
Total Invoice $55,947 $44,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,664
Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeX3
TrimBase3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17235/50-18
Total Price$60,770$48,400
Adjustments for Features-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,925$48,400
Total Invoice$55,947$44,505
Adjustments for Features-7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,169$44,505

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeX3
TrimBase3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,865$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7780

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.1 in
Length198.9 in179.7 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height74.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight5,537 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested147570%
Total Not Requested62530%

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