2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade and 2021 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 2021 Cadillac Escalade and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe.
In comparing the 2021 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is a better car than the 2021 Cadillac Escalade.
Pricing: A used 2021 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $66,887 to $91,214 while a used 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is priced between $41,142 to $63,327.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade loses 57.8 percent of its value and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 48.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe retains 9.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 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 2021 Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe base engine makes 355 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, while the Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 480 miles. The Escalade uses premium unleaded, and the Tahoe uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade and 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Cadillac Escalade and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$76,195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,620
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,300 - $131,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$54,102
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$44,000 - $85,665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$78,245
Price Range:
$66,887 - $91,214
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,853
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$32,035 - $170,791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
381
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
50,952
# Good or Great Deals:
167
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$52,955
Price Range:
$41,142 - $63,327
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$53,520
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$32,507 - $82,812
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,075
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,715
# Good or Great Deals:
987
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 2021 Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.5 - 15.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
6.7 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
69.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.6 - 14.6
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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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
3 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
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25 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2021 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Police, Premier, RST, Special Service, Z71
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:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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
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:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 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 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 480 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):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
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
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.6 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
121 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
122.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5635 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
211.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5542 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
210.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sandstone Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
Brown
Dark Mocha Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Metallic
Red
Infrared Tintcoat
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Green
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Empire Beige Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Dark Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic / MSP Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Graywood Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic
Red
Cherry Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
White
Summit White
Green
Woodland Green
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
