2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
In comparing the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser's and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2009 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser's and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is a better car than the 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Pricing
A used 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser ranges from $19,690 to $34,431 while a used 2009 Cadillac Escalade is priced between $8,315 to $18,141.
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser loses 34.9 percent of its value and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade loses 50.9 percent of its value. This means the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser retains 16 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 9.2 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Land Cruiser being ranked 1 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 7 out of 25 Best Luxury Large SUVs.
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 9.8 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser an advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac Escalade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser’s base engine makes 381 horsepower, and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade base engine makes 403 horsepower. The Land Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 443 miles. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 11 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles.This gives the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2009 Cadillac Escalade the advantage in maximum range. The Land Cruiser uses gasoline, and the Escalade uses ethanol, gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2009 Cadillac Escalade has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
19690 - 34431
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.348679
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
8315 - 18141
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.508819
Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.17156 / 10
Reliability:
9.843119 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.111984 / 10
Reliability:
8.835953 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings
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53 out of / 56Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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26 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels
Base
2009 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Base, Platinum Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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):
Not yet available
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:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 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:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 443 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
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
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
81.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
5688 lbs
Width:
77.6 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P285/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18