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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: $60,385

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,829

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $3,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeX5
TrimBase4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $54,800
Base Invoice $51,791 $50,595
Sunroof 995  
AWD 2,500  
Rear Climate Package   900
Third-row seat   1,200
Premium Package   1,850
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850
Running boards   300
Heated second row seats   350
Heated front seats   500
Power liftgate   500
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Sunroof 826  
AWD 2,312  
Rear Climate Package   820
Third-row seat   1,090
Premium Package   1,685
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685
Running boards   275
Heated second row seats   320
Heated front seats   455
Power liftgate   455
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 3,495 8,745
Options (change) 3,138 7,960
Destination 900 825
Total Price $60,385 $64,370
Total Invoice $55,829 $59,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,799
Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeX5
TrimBase4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/55-18
Total Price$60,385$64,370
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,385$63,555
Total Invoice$55,829$59,380
Adjustments for Features0-752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,829$58,628

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeX5
TrimBase4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$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 dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,380$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-752

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in115.5 in
Length202.5 in191.1 in
Width79.0 in76.1 in
Height75.9 in69.5 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.6 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 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested87568%
Total Not Requested41532%

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