Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Avalanche
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche.
When we compare the Cadillac Escalade's and the Chevrolet Avalanche's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Avalanche is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade.
Pricing: A used 2013 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $12,000 to $26,996 while a used 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is priced between $11,994 to $27,994.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 403 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Avalanche base engine makes 320 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 12 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The Avalanche is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 651 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Avalanche the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac Escalade. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Avalanche are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
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:
$63,745
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$63,111
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$38,445 - $113,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,452
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$23,285 - $35,980
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,132
Price Range:
$12,000 - $26,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$20,736
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$10,590 - $60,754
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
55
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133,960
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,158
Price Range:
$11,994 - $27,994
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$17,543
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$16,026 - $20,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
82
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
143,743
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Avalanche 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):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Avalanche
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 12.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 10.2
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
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 / 29Chevrolet Avalanche Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
63.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum Edition, Premium
Chevrolet Avalanche Trim Levels
LS Black Diamond, LT Black Diamond, LTZ Black Diamond
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 / 100000 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:
5 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
403 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
417 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Max Payload:
1573 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
335 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1295 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
10 / 15 / 12
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
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):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
465 / 651 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
16.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5527 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
75.9 inches
Length:
202.5 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5705 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
221.3 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Silver Coast Metallic
Black
Black Ice Metallic / Black Raven
Blue
Midnight Plum Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Brown
Mocha Steel Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Tricoat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Topaz Metallic
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Not available
Green
Fairway Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
Brown
Cashmere w/Cocoa Accents
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Beige
Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere
