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Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,245

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $645

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,935

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelEscaladeZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $55,990 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $51,791 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
BMW Assist   650 650 650
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
BMW Assist   590 590 590
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 0 6,700 4,500 4,500
Options (change) 0 6,100 4,095 4,095
Destination 900 895 895 895
Total Price $56,890 $56,245 $60,545 $69,595
Total Invoice $52,691 $51,935 $55,910 $64,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $968
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelEscaladeZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$56,890$56,245$60,545$69,595
Adjustments for Features0-230-680-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,890$56,015$59,865$66,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$52,691$51,935$55,910$64,235
Adjustments for Features0-212-628-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,691$51,723$55,282$61,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,559$9,992

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelEscaladeZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
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 air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Removable third row seats$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,055$10,285$10,735$12,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230$680$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-628-2,520

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in98.3 in
Length202.5 in166.9 in
Width79.0 in70.5 in
Height75.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in0.0 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 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested280099%
Total Not Requested251%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

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