2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
When we compare the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the 2012 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, The 2012 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 2012 Cadillac Escalade have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the 2012 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Cadillac Escalade is a better car than the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV.
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade Pricing
A used 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV ranges from $11,246 to $25,993 while a used 2012 Cadillac Escalade is priced between $10,996 to $24,993.
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV loses 53.8 percent of its value and the 2012 Cadillac Escalade loses 50.9 percent of its value. This means the 2012 Cadillac Escalade retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV.
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 7.9 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade ESV being ranked 8 out of 25 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 7 out of 25. Out of 24 Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is ranked 12 and the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 10. The Cadillac Escalade ESV is also ranked 13 out of 33 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows while the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 11 out of 33.
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 8.7 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV and the 2012 Cadillac Escalade makes 403 horsepower. Both the Escalade ESV and the Escalade are rated to deliver an average of 12 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 558 and 468 miles respectively. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 2012 Cadillac Escalade are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV and the 2012 Cadillac Escalade have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
11246 - 25993
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.538061
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
10996 - 24993
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.508819
Cadillac Escalade ESV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.913126 / 10
Reliability:
8.739378 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.111984 / 10
Reliability:
8.835953 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade ESV Rankings
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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
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum Edition, Premium
2012 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum Edition, Premium
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:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 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):
4 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):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
100 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:
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):
434 / 558 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 / 15 / 12
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 468 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:
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
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
45.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
137.4 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:
65.2 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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5773 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
73.1 inches
Length:
222.9 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5488 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:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18