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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: $62,425

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,285

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $51,791 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535        
Convenience Package   3,500 3,500    
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Running boards   300 300 300 300
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250    
Premium Package       3,500 1,850
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594        
Convenience Package   3,185 3,185    
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Running boards   275 275 275 275
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230    
Premium Package       3,185 1,685
Options (change) 5,535 6,850 6,850 6,600 4,950
Options (change) 4,594 6,240 6,240 6,010 4,510
Destination 900 895 895 895 895
Total Price $62,425 $62,945 $65,445 $64,195 $70,045
Total Invoice $57,285 $58,100 $60,400 $59,250 $64,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,045
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$62,425$62,945$65,445$64,195$70,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-2,115-1,615-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,425$60,930$63,330$62,580$68,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$1,650$7,300
Total Invoice$57,285$58,100$60,400$59,250$64,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,860-1,952-1,491-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,285$56,240$58,448$57,759$62,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,208$1,519$6,735

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
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
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50    
Removable third row seats$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$8,530$10,545$10,645$10,145$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$2,115$1,615$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,860-1,952-1,491-1,675

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in115.5 in
Length202.5 in191.2 in
Width79.0 in76.1 in
Height75.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested222572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested104054%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested104054%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested104054%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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