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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: $63,395

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $20,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,510

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeZ4Z4
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $50,920 $59,245
Premium Package     1,100 1,100
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package     850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,350 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Premium Package     1,000 1,000
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package     775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,230 1,230
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 0 0 7,350 7,350
Options (change) 0 0 6,695 6,695
Destination 950 950 895 895
Total Price $83,535 $86,885 $63,395 $72,445
Total Invoice $78,166 $81,299 $58,510 $66,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,679
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeZ4Z4
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6D4M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$83,535$86,885$63,395$72,445
Adjustments for Features-4,250-4,6750-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,285$82,210$63,395$70,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0$7,000
Total Invoice$78,166$81,299$58,510$66,835
Adjustments for Features-3,977-4,3740-1,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,189$76,925$58,510$64,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,736$0$6,434

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeZ4Z4
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Ski sack  $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Power-deployable running boards$750$750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$14,840$15,265$10,590$12,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$4,675$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,977-4,3740-1,891

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
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 Weight5,692 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 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

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