Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Yukon
When comparing the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Yukon, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The GMC Yukon has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade versus the GMC Yukon, the GMC Yukon is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade.
Cadillac Escalade versus GMC Yukon Pricing
A one- to five-year-old used Cadillac Escalade ranges from $47,902 to $70,666 while a used GMC Yukon from the same model year range is priced between $39,826 to $63,994. For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade's price is between $86,690 and $120,894, with the GMC Yukon priced between $61,747 and $96,156.
Cadillac Escalade versus GMC Yukon Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 8.3 out of 10 while the GMC Yukon's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 6 out of 18 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the GMC Yukon being ranked 5 out of 12 Best Large SUVs.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the GMC Yukon base engine makes 355 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The Yukon is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Escalade uses premium unleaded, and the Yukon uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and trunk space.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The GMC Yukon has the advantage of offering higher towing capacity and payload capacity than the Cadillac Escalade.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac Escalade and the GMC Yukon have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$86,690 - $120,894
Used Asking Price:
$47,902 - $70,666
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
50.9%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$61,747 - $96,156
Used Asking Price:
$39,826 - $63,994
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
43.6%
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 18Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
9 out of / 25iSeeCars Rankings
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2 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 31Summary Review
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Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
Trim Levels
SLE, SLT, Denali, AT4, Denali Ultimate
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 / 60000 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):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
7900 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):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
122.9 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:
5490 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome alloy
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum with painted accents
Tire Size:
265/65R18