2009 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
When we compare the 2009 Lincoln Navigator L's and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Lincoln Navigator L has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2009 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2009 Lincoln Navigator L and 2009 Cadillac Escalade have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2009 Lincoln Navigator L's and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Lincoln Navigator L is a better car than the 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
2009 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Pricing
A used 2009 Lincoln Navigator L ranges from $5,700 to $13,745 while a used 2009 Cadillac Escalade is priced between $8,315 to $18,141.
2009 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2009 Lincoln Navigator L loses 57.4 percent of its value and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade loses 50.9 percent of its value. This means the 2009 Cadillac Escalade retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2009 Lincoln Navigator L.
2009 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Navigator L is 8.6 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Navigator L being ranked 2 out of 25 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 7 out of 25. Out of 33 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Lincoln Navigator L is ranked 3 and the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 11. The Lincoln Navigator L is also ranked 3 out of 24 Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs while the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 10 out of 24.
2009 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Navigator L is 9.0 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Navigator L a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac Escalade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2009 Lincoln Navigator L’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade base engine makes 403 horsepower. Both the Navigator L and the Escalade are rated to deliver an average of 11 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 670 and 494 miles respectively. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2009 Lincoln Navigator L has higher safety ratings than the 2009 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:
5700 - 13745
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.574139
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
8315 - 18141
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.508819
Lincoln Navigator L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.633333 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.111984 / 10
Reliability:
8.835953 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator L Rankings
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22 out of / 30Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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1 out of / 33Ranking
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26 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
2009 Lincoln Navigator L Trim Levels
Base
2009 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Base, Platinum Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
403 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
417 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
10 / 14 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
469 / 670 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
10 / 14 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
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:
Available
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:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
42.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
130.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
210.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
16.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6042 lbs
Width:
91.8 inches
Height:
78.3 inches
Length:
223.3 inches
Wheelbase:
131 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5490 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
75.9 inches
Length:
202.5 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18