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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: $70,195

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $11,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,190

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $10,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5X5
TrimPlatinum EditionsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,725 $54,700 $57,000 $57,700 $71,500
Base Invoice $74,671 $51,005 $53,120 $53,765 $66,460
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package   550 550 550 550
Adaptive M Suspension   900 900 900 900
M Sport   4,450 4,450 4,450 3,900
Premium Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Rearview camera   400 400 400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200 1,200 1,200  
Interior Design Package         1,950
Cooled or ventilated front seats         500
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500 500
Adaptive M Suspension   820 820 820 820
M Sport   4,050 4,050 4,050 3,550
Premium Package   2,320 2,320 2,320  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Rearview camera   365 365 365  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090 1,090 1,090  
Interior Design Package         1,775
Cooled or ventilated front seats         455
Options (change) 0 14,500 14,500 14,500 11,700
Options (change) 0 13,190 13,190 13,190 10,645
Destination 950 995 995 995 995
Total Price $81,675 $70,195 $72,495 $73,195 $84,195
Total Invoice $75,621 $65,190 $67,305 $67,950 $78,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,227
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5X5
TrimPlatinum EditionsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$81,675$70,195$72,495$73,195$84,195
Adjustments for Features-2200-1,950-1,950-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,455$70,195$70,545$71,245$81,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,050$11,050
Total Invoice$75,621$65,190$67,305$67,950$78,100
Adjustments for Features-2040-1,810-1,810-2,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,417$65,190$65,495$66,140$75,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305$950$10,174

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5X5
TrimPlatinum EditionsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75    
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
Tilt steering wheel, power$200    
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
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
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
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards$750    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300
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$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,940$8,720$10,670$10,670$11,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0$1,950$1,950$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2040-1,810-1,810-2,736

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092016
ModelEscaladeX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in115.5 in
Length202.5 in193.2 in
Width79.0 in76.3 in
Height75.9 in69.4 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.3 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 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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