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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: $54,295

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $10,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,105

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $9,492

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $42,700
Base Invoice $51,791 $39,465
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
AWD 2,500  
Premium Package   3,450
Navigation system   2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated second row seats   450
Cold Weather Package   700
Rearview camera   400
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
AWD 2,312  
Premium Package   3,140
Navigation system   1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated second row seats   410
Cold Weather Package   635
Rearview camera   365
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Options (change) 8,035 10,700
Options (change) 6,906 9,745
Destination 900 895
Total Price $64,925 $54,295
Total Invoice $59,597 $50,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,028
Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18245/50-18
Total Price$64,925$54,295
Adjustments for Features-1,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,330$54,295
Total Invoice$59,597$50,105
Adjustments for Features-1,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,133$50,105

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$11,330$9,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length202.5 in183.0 in
Width79.0 in74.1 in
Height75.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested222572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested56522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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