2012 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV
When we compare the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L's and the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2012 Lincoln Navigator L and 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L's and the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L is a better car than the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV.
2012 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Pricing
A used 2012 Lincoln Navigator L ranges from $8,993 to $21,514 while a used 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV is priced between $11,246 to $25,993.
2012 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L loses 57.4 percent of its value and the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV loses 53.8 percent of its value. This means the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L.
2012 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Navigator L is 8.6 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade ESV's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Navigator L being ranked 2 out of 25 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Cadillac Escalade ESV being ranked 8 out of 25. Out of 33 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Lincoln Navigator L is ranked 3 and the Cadillac Escalade ESV is ranked 13. The Lincoln Navigator L is also ranked 3 out of 24 Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs while the Cadillac Escalade ESV is ranked 12 out of 24.
2012 Lincoln Navigator L vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Navigator L is 9.0 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade ESV the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Navigator L a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV base engine makes 403 horsepower. Both the Navigator L and the Escalade ESV are rated to deliver an average of 12 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 670 and 558 miles respectively. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L has higher safety ratings than the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
8993 - 21514
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.574139
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
11246 - 25993
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.538061
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 ESV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.913126 / 10
Reliability:
8.739378 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator L Rankings
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22 out of / 30Cadillac Escalade ESV Rankings
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32 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
2012 Lincoln Navigator L Trim Levels
Base
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum Edition, Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 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):
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:
310 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 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):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
100 lbs
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 / 12
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 / 15 / 12
Range (city/hwy):
434 / 558 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
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
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
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:
41.2 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:
42.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
128.2 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:
65.2 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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6031 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:
5773 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
73.1 inches
Length:
222.9 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/70R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18