2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
When comparing the 2005 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2005 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The 2005 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2005 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator Pricing
A used 2005 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $4,188 to $12,703 while a used 2005 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $2,995 to $9,978.
2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2005 Cadillac Escalade loses 50.9 percent of its value and the 2005 Lincoln Navigator loses 55.6 percent of its value. This means the 2005 Cadillac Escalade retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2005 Lincoln Navigator.
2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 8.1 out of 10 while the Lincoln Navigator's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 7 out of 25 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Lincoln Navigator being ranked 1 out of 25. Out of 24 Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 10 and the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 2. The Cadillac Escalade is also ranked 11 out of 33 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows while the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 2 out of 33.
2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 8.8 out of 10. For the Lincoln Navigator the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Navigator a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac Escalade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2005 Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 345 horsepower, and the 2005 Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles. The Navigator is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles.This gives the 2005 Cadillac Escalade the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2005 Lincoln Navigator the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2005 Lincoln Navigator has higher safety ratings than the 2005 Cadillac Escalade, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4188 - 12703
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.508819
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2995 - 9978
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.555677
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.111984 / 10
Reliability:
8.835953 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.553427 / 10
Reliability:
9.060282 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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26 out of / 33Lincoln Navigator Rankings
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20 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2005 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Base
2005 Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
345 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
380 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7400 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8600 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 442 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 17 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.4 inches
Cargo Space:
18.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5367 lbs
Width:
78.9 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
198.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5555 lbs
Width:
78.7 inches
Height:
77.8 inches
Length:
207.5 inches
Wheelbase:
118.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/70R18