2018 Ford Expedition vs. 2018 Cadillac Escalade
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Ford Expedition and 2018 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 2018 Ford Expedition and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade.
When comparing the 2018 Ford Expedition's and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2018 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Ford Expedition's and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2018 Cadillac Escalade.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford Expedition ranges from $22,501 to $39,992 while a used 2018 Cadillac Escalade is priced between $29,988 to $49,664.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Ford Expedition loses 53.5 percent of its value and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade loses 57.8 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Ford Expedition retains 4.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Cadillac Escalade.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.7 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 9 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Expedition.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade base engine makes 420 horsepower. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 559 miles. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles.This gives the 2018 Ford Expedition the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade the advantage in maximum range. The Expedition uses regular unleaded, and the Escalade uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2018 Ford Expedition has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room. The 2018 Ford Expedition and 2018 Cadillac Escalade are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Cadillac Escalade, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$50,254
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,285 - $84,565
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$74,695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$70,129
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,995 - $123,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,130
Price Range:
$22,501 - $39,992
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$33,764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$19,178 - $63,698
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
251
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,382
# Good or Great Deals:
135
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$39,065
Price Range:
$29,988 - $49,664
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,105
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$14,999 - $98,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
176
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84,386
# Good or Great Deals:
79
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 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 2018 Ford Expedition
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
3.7 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.5 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 8.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 7.1
Ford Expedition Rankings
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33 out of / 39Cadillac 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
2018 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT
2018 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Platinum, Premium Luxury, Standard
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
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:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 559 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
104.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.8 cubic feet
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:
136.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5443 lbs
Width:
93.4 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5578 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:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic / Stone Gray
Red
Race Red
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic / Midnight Sky Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Dark Granite Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Red Passion Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Beige
Bronze Dune Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Medium Stone
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Shale w/Jet Black Accents
Black
Jet Black
