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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: $73,135

BMW X5 xDrive35i   
Difference: $8,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,640

BMW X5 xDrive35i   
Difference: $6,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5
TrimPlatinum EditionxDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,725 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800
Base Invoice $74,671 $55,785 $57,180 $69,315
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450  
Adaptive M Suspension   900 900  
M Sport Design   4,350 4,350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Heated steering wheel   190 190  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200 1,200  
Dynamic Handling Package       4,000
Premium Tier       1,600
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500
Interior Design Package       1,950
Running boards       400
Third-row seat   1,565 1,565 1,565
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335  
Adaptive M Suspension   830 830  
M Sport Design   4,000 4,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025 2,025
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505  
Heated steering wheel   175 175  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,105 1,105  
Dynamic Handling Package       3,680
Premium Tier       1,470
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460
Interior Design Package       1,795
Running boards       370
Options (change) 0 12,890 12,890 12,700
Options (change) 0 11,860 11,860 11,685
Destination 950 995 995 995
Total Price $81,675 $73,135 $74,635 $87,495
Total Invoice $75,621 $68,640 $70,035 $81,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,487
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5
TrimPlatinum EditionxDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$81,675$73,135$74,635$87,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-1,605-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,675$71,530$73,030$81,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$10,160
Total Invoice$75,621$68,640$70,035$81,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,506-1,506-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,621$67,134$68,529$76,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$9,421

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5
TrimPlatinum EditionxDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards$750   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards   $350
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,240$10,845$10,845$15,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605$1,605$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,506-1,506-5,440

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092018
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 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested112585%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested112585%

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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested175085%
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%

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