2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2021 Lincoln Navigator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade and 2021 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator.
When we compare the 2021 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2021 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, The 2021 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade's and the 2021 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $46,467 to $69,999.
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 Lincoln Navigator loses 56.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Lincoln Navigator retains 1.7 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 Lincoln Navigator's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 9 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Lincoln Navigator being ranked 2 out of 22. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 10 and the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 3.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 9.1 out of 10. For the Lincoln Navigator the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Navigator a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac Escalade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the 2021 Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 450 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Navigator is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 519 miles. This gives the 2021 Lincoln Navigator the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The Escalade uses premium unleaded, and the Navigator uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Lincoln Navigator has higher safety ratings than the 2021 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:
$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:
$76,705
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,620
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,300 - $131,750
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:
432
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45,727
# Good or Great Deals:
229
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$58,714
Price Range:
$46,467 - $69,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,853
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$32,035 - $170,791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
295
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,080
# Good or Great Deals:
95
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 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 Lincoln Navigator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.9
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:
35.9%
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:
6.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 32.7
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 10Ranking
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6 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Lincoln Navigator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
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2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
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6 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
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8 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
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10 out of / 29Ranking
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16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
2021 Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Black Label, Reserve, 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:
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):
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
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:
450 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
510 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6200 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:
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):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 519 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:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
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:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
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:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
103.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
193.3 cubic feet
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:
5673 lbs
Width:
93.8 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 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 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
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
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Signature Navy
Brown
Not available
Gray
Asher Gray
Red
Burgundy Velvet / Red Carpet
White
Ceramic Pearl / Pristine White
Green
Green Gem
Silver
Silver Radiance
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Cappuccino
