Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac SRX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac SRX 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 and the Cadillac SRX.
When we compare the Cadillac Escalade's and the Cadillac SRX's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Cadillac SRX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade's and the Cadillac SRX's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac SRX is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade.
Pricing: A used 2016 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $18,895 to $36,020 while a used 2016 Cadillac SRX is priced between $8,144 to $19,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Cadillac SRX base engine makes 308 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 572 miles. The SRX is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles.This gives the Cadillac SRX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Cadillac Escalade the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac Escalade has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
72970
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
66940
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
39065 - 119900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37605
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33260 - 53300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26773
Price Range:
18895 - 36020
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
23982
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10444 - 65036
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
204
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
113358
# Good or Great Deals:
119
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13967
Price Range:
8144 - 19995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
15622
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12256 - 22098
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
168
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98753
# Good or Great Deals:
75
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Cadillac SRX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.8 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac SRX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.08
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3336740398500613
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.9 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4161748397112095
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 12.6
Cadillac 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 / 29Cadillac SRX Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury Collection, Platinum, Premium Collection, Standard
Cadillac SRX Trim Levels
Base, Luxury Collection, Performance Collection, Premium Collection
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:
6 years / 70000 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 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:
308 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 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):
15 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 572 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
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:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
29.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5594 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
203.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4277 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
190.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Silver Coast Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Brown
Terra Mocha Metallic
Gray
Dark Granite Metallic / Gray Silk Metallic
Green
Dark Emerald Metallic
Purple
Majestic Plum Metallic
Red
Red Passion Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Silver Coast Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Brown
Cocoa Bronze Metallic / Terra Mocha Metallic
Gray
Graphite Metallic
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Platinum Ice Tricoat / Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Not available
Blue
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Shale with Cocoa Accents
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Titanium w/Ebony Accents
