2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator
In comparing the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the 2006 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2006 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 2006 Lincoln Navigator have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the 2006 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Lincoln Navigator is a better car than the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV.
2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator Pricing
A used 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV ranges from $4,252 to $16,291 while a used 2006 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $3,163 to $11,257.
2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV loses 53.8 percent of its value and the 2006 Lincoln Navigator loses 55.6 percent of its value. This means the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2006 Lincoln Navigator.
2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 7.9 out of 10 while the Lincoln Navigator's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade ESV being ranked 8 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 ESV is ranked 12 and the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 2. The Cadillac Escalade ESV is also ranked 13 out of 33 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows while the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 2 out of 33.
2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 8.7 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 ESV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV’s base engine makes 345 horsepower, and the 2006 Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 300 horsepower. Both the Escalade ESV and the Navigator are rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 496 and 448 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2006 Lincoln Navigator has higher safety ratings than the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4252 - 16291
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.538061
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3163 - 11257
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.555677
Cadillac Escalade ESV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.913126 / 10
Reliability:
8.739378 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 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 ESV Rankings
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32 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
2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Trim Levels
Base, Platinum Edition
2006 Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Luxury, Ultimate
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):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7800 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 496 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 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
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:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
45.7 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:
5761 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
75.7 inches
Length:
221.4 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.7 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:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available