Audi Q7 vs. Cadillac Escalade
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q7 and 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 Audi Q7 and the Cadillac Escalade.
In comparing the Audi Q7's and the Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q7 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and overall quality score. The Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q7's and the Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q7 loses 60.9 percent of its value and the Cadillac Escalade loses 60.9 percent of its value. This means the Audi Q7 retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q7 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q7 being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 14 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q7 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q7’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Cadillac Escalade base engine makes 420 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Audi Q7 has higher safety ratings than the 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:
62000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
107889 - 132130
Starting MSRP:
91100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96574
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
46200 - 171000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
73658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
51935 - 95381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.055
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi Q7 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 27Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 64Ranking
66 out of / 68Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi Q7 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum Luxury, Platinum Sport, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.1 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:
65.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
120.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4839 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5860 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
211.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19XL
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Waitomo Blue Metallic
Brown
Tamarind Brown Metallic
Gold
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Galactic Gray Metallic
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Vibrant White Tricoat
Green
Aegean Stone
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Pando Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
