2016 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2017 Cadillac Escalade
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade and 2017 Cadillac Escalade contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Cadillac Escalade and the 2017 Cadillac Escalade.
When comparing the 2016 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2017 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Cadillac Escalade and 2017 Cadillac Escalade have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2017 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Cadillac Escalade is a better car than the 2017 Cadillac Escalade.
Pricing: A used 2016 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $24,396 to $39,999 while a used 2017 Cadillac Escalade is priced between $26,995 to $44,941.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Cadillac Escalade and the 2017 Cadillac Escalade both lose 57.8 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 8.0 out of 10. Cadillac Escalade is ranked 9 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 10 and the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 10 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 9.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Cadillac Escalade and the 2017 Cadillac Escalade makes 420 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, while the Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 572 miles. The Escalade uses gasoline, and the Escalade uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac Escalade has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$72,970
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,940
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,065 - $119,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$73,395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$67,866
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,065 - $122,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,681
Price Range:
$24,396 - $39,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,013
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$10,509 - $75,265
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
187
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102,017
# Good or Great Deals:
76
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,497
Price Range:
$26,995 - $44,941
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$34,102
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$18,439 - $96,709
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
189
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
93,863
# Good or Great Deals:
72
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 11.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 15.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 7
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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23 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury Collection, Platinum, Premium Collection, Standard
2017 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Platinum, Premium Luxury, Standard
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8300 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 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 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 572 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 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 572 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
94.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
94.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5594 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
203.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5521 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
203.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Silver Coast Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Brown
Terra Mocha Metallic
Gray
Dark Granite Metallic / Gray Silk Metallic
Green
Dark Emerald Metallic
Purple
Majestic Plum Metallic
Red
Red Passion Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bronze Dune Metallic / Silver Coast Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Granite Metallic
Green
Not available
Purple
Deep Amethyst Metallic
Red
Red Passion Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Blue
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Shale with Cocoa Accents
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Shale with Cocoa Accents
