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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: $64,925

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,597

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $3,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeX5
TrimBasexDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $56,200
Base Invoice $51,791 $51,885
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
AWD 2,500  
Rear Climate Package   900
Cold Weather Package   1,250
Third-row seat   1,700
Technology Package   2,600
Premium Package   2,200
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   2,000
Running boards   300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
AWD 2,312  
Rear Climate Package   820
Cold Weather Package   1,140
Third-row seat   1,545
Technology Package   2,365
Premium Package   2,000
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,820
Running boards   275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 8,035 11,545
Options (change) 6,906 10,505
Destination 900 825
Total Price $64,925 $68,570
Total Invoice $59,597 $63,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,673
Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeX5
TrimBasexDrive48i
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$64,925$68,570
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,865$68,570
Total Invoice$59,597$63,215
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,542$63,215

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeX5
TrimBasexDrive48i
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 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
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 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
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 
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$9,780$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-550

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082009
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
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested202566%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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 seats200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested115087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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
Power liftgate300Yes
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 Requested117574%
Total Not Requested41526%

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