2019 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Cadillac Escalade and 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 2019 Cadillac Escalade and the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe.
In comparing the 2019 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and base engine power. The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe is a better car than the 2019 Cadillac Escalade.
Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $34,499 to $55,852 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe is priced between $25,695 to $46,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Cadillac Escalade loses 57.8 percent of its value and the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 48.1 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe retains 9.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Cadillac Escalade.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 8.0 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Tahoe's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 9 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 5 out of 13 Best Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 9.1 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Tahoe the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe base engine makes 355 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 572 miles. This gives the 2019 Cadillac Escalade the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Escalade uses premium unleaded, and the Tahoe uses e85, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear shoulder room and cargo space. The 2019 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room. The 2019 Cadillac Escalade and 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Cadillac Escalade and the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$75,195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$71,172
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $124,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$50,691
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,575 - $85,165
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,276
Price Range:
$34,499 - $55,852
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$45,682
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$19,481 - $132,752
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
208
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,570
# Good or Great Deals:
110
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,234
Price Range:
$25,695 - $46,995
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$37,588
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$22,644 - $65,412
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
719
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,408
# Good or Great Deals:
315
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.5 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
4.7 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
69.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 20.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 6.1
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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12 out of / 29Ranking
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13 out of / 22Ranking
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16 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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1 out of / 10Ranking
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25 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2019 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Platinum, Premium Luxury, Standard
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, LS, LT, Police, Premier, Special Service
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4000 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 17 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 572 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
51.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
111.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
172.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5223 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
72.4 inches
Length:
204 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 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:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/60R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bronze Dune Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Noir Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Metallic
Red
Red Passion Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Green
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Velvet Metallic / MSP Blue
Gray
Pepperdust Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Siren Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Green
Deepwood Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Shale w/Jet Black Accents
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
