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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: $55,745

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $25,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,425

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $25,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeX3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $42,700
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $39,465
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   550
Cargo cover 195 195 195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Cargo mat 85 85 85  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Premium Package       3,450
Technology Package       3,200
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Head-up display (HUD)       1,300
Heated second row seats       450
Cold Weather Package       700
Auto-dimming headlights       250
App support       250
Roof rails       250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   500
Cargo cover 174 174 174  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120  
Cargo mat 76 76 76  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Premium Package       3,140
Technology Package       2,910
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Head-up display (HUD)       1,185
Heated second row seats       410
Cold Weather Package       635
Auto-dimming headlights       230
App support       230
Roof rails       230
Options (change) 1,010 1,010 415 12,150
Options (change) 900 900 370 11,065
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 895
Total Price $81,300 $85,900 $94,405 $55,745
Total Invoice $77,240 $81,610 $89,725 $51,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,860
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeX3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT10T10T10T8
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/50-18
Total Price$81,300$85,900$94,405$55,745
Adjustments for Features-5,215-7,240-10,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,085$78,660$83,615$55,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0
Total Invoice$77,240$81,610$89,725$51,425
Adjustments for Features-4,955-6,878-10,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,285$74,732$79,470$51,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,447$7,185$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeX3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HDMI port $25$25 
Media drive   $15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
Streaming video support $25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$13,785$15,810$19,360$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$7,240$10,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,955-6,878-10,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
ModelEscaladeX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length203.9 in183.0 in
Width80.5 in74.1 in
Height74.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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 mat40Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested224089%
Total Not Requested27511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested190099%
Total Not Requested151%
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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