2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator
When comparing the 2011 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2011 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2011 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Lincoln Navigator have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2011 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Lincoln Navigator is a better car than the 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator Pricing
A used 2011 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $9,861 to $21,998 while a used 2011 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $7,122 to $16,108.
2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2011 Cadillac Escalade loses 50.9 percent of its value and the 2011 Lincoln Navigator loses 55.6 percent of its value. This means the 2011 Cadillac Escalade retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2011 Lincoln Navigator.
2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 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.
2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 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 2011 Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 403 horsepower, and the 2011 Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 310 horsepower. Both the Escalade and the Navigator are rated to deliver an average of 12 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 468 and 560 miles respectively. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2011 Lincoln Navigator has higher safety ratings than the 2011 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:
9861 - 21998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.508819
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
7122 - 16108
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
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
2011 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum Edition, Premium
2011 Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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 / 15 / 12
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
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 / 15 / 12
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
18.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
103.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
177.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5488 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
75.9 inches
Length:
202.5 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5818 lbs
Width:
91.8 inches
Height:
78.3 inches
Length:
208.4 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/70R18