Cadillac Escalade Luxury vs. Lexus GX 460 Luxury
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade Luxury and Lexus GX 460 Luxury 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 Cadillac Escalade Luxury and the Lexus GX 460 Luxury.
In comparing the Cadillac Escalade Luxury's and the Lexus GX 460 Luxury's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade Luxury has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Lexus GX 460 Luxury has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and overall quality score. The Cadillac Escalade Luxury and Lexus GX 460 Luxury have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade Luxury's and the Lexus GX 460 Luxury's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade Luxury's price is between $83,544 and $88,745, with the Lexus GX 460 Luxury priced between $69,247 and $75,750.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac Escalade Luxury loses 57.8 percent of its value and the Lexus GX 460 Luxury loses 43.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus GX 460 Luxury retains 14.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade Luxury.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 8.0 out of 10 while the Lexus GX 460's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 10 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Lexus GX 460 being ranked 8 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 9.1 out of 10. For the Lexus GX 460 the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus GX 460.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade Luxury’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Lexus GX 460 Luxury base engine makes 301 horsepower. Both the Luxury and the Luxury are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 456 and 437 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac Escalade Luxury, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus GX 460 Luxury, a midsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac Escalade Luxury and the Lexus GX 460 Luxury have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$83,544 - $88,745
Starting MSRP:
$81,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$69,247 - $75,750
Starting MSRP:
$68,780
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$68,406
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$44,825 - $113,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,987
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$65,108
Price Range:
$59,574 - $73,319
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$70,647
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$49,692 - $102,747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
71
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23,587
# Good or Great Deals:
16
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$47,923
Depreciation %:
58.5%
Resale Value $:
$33,972
Residual Value %:
41.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$30,097
Depreciation %:
43.8%
Resale Value $:
$38,683
Residual Value %:
56.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.8% - 43.8%
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus GX 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade Luxury
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GX 460 Luxury
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.9 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
86.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.7 - 27
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 10Ranking
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 / 29Lexus GX 460 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
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28 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
Other Lexus GX 460 Trim Levels
Base
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:
4 years
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
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:
3 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:
7700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
329 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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:
193.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.3 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:
5192 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
73.8 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/55R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sandstone Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
Gray
Galactic Gray Metallic
Green
Dark Emerald Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
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Green
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Interior Colors
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Interior Colors
Black
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