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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Suburban

In comparing the Cadillac Escalade's and the Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade's and the Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade is a better car than the Chevrolet Suburban.

Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Suburban Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac Escalade loses 50.9 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Suburban loses 45.6 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Suburban retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade.

Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Suburban Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 8.1 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Suburban's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 7 out of 25 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Chevrolet Suburban being ranked 6 out of 10 Best Large SUVs.

Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Suburban Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 8.8 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Suburban the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Suburban.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Suburban base engine makes 355 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Suburban are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac Escalade and the Chevrolet Suburban have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

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5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

50.9%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

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5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

45.6%

Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.2 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Cadillac Escalade Rankings

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 32

Most Comfortable Luxury Large SUVs

1 / 25

Most Comfortable Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

1 / 24

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

3 / 32

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 32

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

3 / 25

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 25

Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs for Tall People

3 / 24

Luxury 7-Seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 24

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

4 / 25

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

4 / 25

Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs for Towing

4 / 24

Best American Luxury Large SUVs

4 / 14

Best American Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 14

Best American Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

4 / 10

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

5 / 32

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 32

Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money

6 / 9

Best Luxury Large SUVs

7 / 25

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 25

Luxury 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 24

Most Affordable Luxury Large SUVs

8 / 22

Luxury 7-Seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 24

Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

10 / 24

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 32

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

12 / 32

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

13 / 32

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 25

Best Off-road Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

13 / 24

Most Affordable Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

13 / 23

Best Off-road Luxury Large SUVs

15 / 25

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 30

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 32

Chevrolet Suburban Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 21

8-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 16

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 10

Most Comfortable 7-Seater SUVs

2 / 21

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Tall People

3 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Towing

3 / 21

Most Comfortable 8-seater SUVs

3 / 16

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

3 / 10

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

3 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

4 / 30

8-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 16

Best 8-seater SUVs for Tall People

4 / 16

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 10

Best American Large SUVs

4 / 7

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

5 / 30

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 10

Safest Large SUVs

5 / 10

Best American 7-Seater SUVs

5 / 8

Most Affordable Large SUVs

5 / 8

Best American 8-seater SUVs

5 / 7

Best Large SUVs for the Money

5 / 7

Best 8-seater SUVs for Towing

6 / 16

Best Large SUVs

6 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Towing

6 / 10

Most Reliable Large SUVs

6 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

7 / 30

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 21

8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 16

Best American SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 13

Best Off-road Large SUVs

9 / 10

Best Off-road 7-Seater SUVs

10 / 21

Best 8-seater SUVs

10 / 16

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

11 / 30

Best 7-Seater SUVs

12 / 21

Best Off-road 8-seater SUVs

12 / 16

Most Affordable 8-seater SUVs

12 / 15

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

14 / 16

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 30

Most Affordable 7-Seater SUVs

16 / 18

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 26

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels

Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum

Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels

Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Premier, RST, Z71

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 / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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 Specifications

Horsepower:

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.063 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

7800 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Safety Equipment

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

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:

42.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

66 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.8 inches

Cargo Space:

41.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

144.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5635 lbs

Width:

81.1 inches

Height:

76.7 inches

Length:

211.9 inches

Wheelbase:

121 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5616 lbs

Width:

81.1 inches

Height:

75.7 inches

Length:

225.7 inches

Wheelbase:

134.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 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:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/65R18

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