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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: $72,745

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $21,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,015

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $22,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,695 $55,200 $57,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $88,060 $50,965 $53,265 $59,245
Cargo cover 195      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135      
Sunroof 0      
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700
Convenience Package   3,500 3,500  
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Technology Package   1,700 1,700 1,700
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100 1,700 2,100
App support   250 250 250
Running boards   300 300 300
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700 1,700 1,700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900 1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Lane departure warning     950 950
Premium Package       1,850
Cargo cover 174      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120      
Sunroof 0      
Third-row seat   1,545 1,545 1,545
Convenience Package   3,185 3,185  
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685
Technology Package   1,545 1,545 1,545
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910 1,545 1,910
App support   230 230 230
Running boards   275 275 275
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545 1,545 1,545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730 1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Lane departure warning     865 865
Premium Package       1,685
Options (change) 330 16,650 17,200 15,950
Options (change) 294 15,155 15,655 14,520
Destination 1,295 895 895 895
Total Price $94,320 $72,745 $75,795 $81,045
Total Invoice $89,649 $67,015 $69,815 $74,660

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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: $16,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,749
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT10T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$94,320$72,745$75,795$81,045
Adjustments for Features-5,1400-200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,180$72,745$75,595$80,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$8,100
Total Invoice$89,649$67,015$69,815$74,660
Adjustments for Features-4,8850-184-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,764$67,015$69,631$74,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,616$7,461

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelEscaladeX5X5X5
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Refrigerated storage compartment$250   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Ski sack $50$50$50
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards$750   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards $350$350$350
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200   
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000$1000
HDMI port$25   
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
Streaming video support$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Rear camera mirror$200   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$15,835$10,695$10,895$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$0$200$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8850-184-184

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182012
ModelEscaladeX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in115.5 in
Length203.9 in191.2 in
Width80.5 in76.1 in
Height74.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
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 Requested165085%
Total Not Requested29015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
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 Requested165085%
Total Not Requested29015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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