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Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,510

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $3,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $3,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900
Base Invoice $49,811 $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390
Select Edition 3,490        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295        
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Convenience Package   2,750 2,750    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Running boards   300   300 300
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   750   750 750
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
M Sport Package     4,800    
Multicontour seats     900    
Premium Package       3,400 2,200
Rear Climate Package       900 900
Select Edition 2,897        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075        
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Convenience Package   2,505 2,505    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Running boards   275   275 275
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear   685   685 685
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
M Sport Package     4,370    
Multicontour seats     820    
Premium Package       3,095 2,000
Rear Climate Package       820 820
Options (change) 4,785 10,300 14,950 11,850 10,650
Options (change) 3,972 9,380 13,610 10,790 9,695
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $59,510 $63,275 $70,425 $64,525 $70,425
Total Invoice $54,658 $58,385 $64,915 $59,520 $64,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$59,510$63,275$70,425$64,525$70,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,995-5,595-3,445-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$59,280$64,830$61,080$66,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,550$1,800$7,400
Total Invoice$54,658$58,385$64,915$59,520$64,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,686-5,157-3,178-3,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,658$54,699$59,758$56,342$61,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,059$1,643$6,807

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250  
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40    
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35    
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Body kit (gray/black) $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350 $350$350
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100  
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
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  
Removable third row seats$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,140$11,135$12,735$10,585$10,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,995$5,595$3,445$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,686-5,157-3,178-3,454

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in115.5 in
Length198.9 in191.2 in
Width78.9 in76.1 in
Height74.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.6 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 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft361.8 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 X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested67534%
Total Not Requested129066%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Aluminum roof rails250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested67534%
Total Not Requested129066%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested147551%
Total Not Requested139049%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested57536%
Total Not Requested104064%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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