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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: $66,445

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $23,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,290

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $23,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelEscaladeZ4Z4
TrimPlatinumsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $89,275 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $83,472 $50,920 $59,245
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135    
Sunroof 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Premium Package   1,100 1,100
Sport Package   2,300  
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
Proximity key   500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119    
Sunroof 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Premium Package   1,000 1,000
Sport Package   2,095  
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
Proximity key   455 455
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 135 10,400 8,100
Options (change) 119 9,475 7,380
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $90,405 $66,445 $73,195
Total Invoice $84,586 $61,290 $67,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,025
Model Year201520122012
ModelEscaladeZ4Z4
TrimPlatinumsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT8M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$90,405$66,445$73,195
Adjustments for Features-8,8400-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,565$66,445$71,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500
Total Invoice$84,586$61,290$67,520
Adjustments for Features-8,2710-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,315$61,290$66,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,077

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201520122012
ModelEscaladeZ4Z4
TrimPlatinumsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Roof rack$300  
Ski sack $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$18,665$9,825$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,840$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2710-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152012
ModelEscaladeZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.0 in98.3 in
Length203.9 in166.9 in
Width80.5 in70.5 in
Height74.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in0.0 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 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

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