Cadillac Escalade vs. Jeep Cherokee
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade and Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee.
In comparing the Cadillac Escalade's and the Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Jeep Cherokee 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, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade's and the Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Cherokee is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade.
Pricing: A used 2023 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $64,600 to $92,356 while a used 2023 Jeep Cherokee is priced between $20,926 to $34,774. For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade's price is between $92,628 and $126,075, with the Jeep Cherokee priced between $33,191 and $45,185.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac Escalade loses 60.9 percent of its value and the Jeep Cherokee loses 50.3 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Cherokee retains 10.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 7.3 out of 10 while the Jeep Cherokee's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 7 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Jeep Cherokee being ranked 14 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 7.7 out of 10. For the Jeep Cherokee the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Cherokee.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Jeep Cherokee base engine makes 180 horsepower. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 458 miles. This gives the Jeep Cherokee the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac Escalade. The Escalade uses premium unleaded, and the Cherokee uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac Escalade, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Jeep Cherokee, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac Escalade and the Jeep Cherokee have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
92628 - 126075
Starting MSRP:
79295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
87110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
44800 - 152195
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
33191 - 45185
Starting MSRP:
37695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27723
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23610 - 37695
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
78060
Price Range:
64600 - 92356
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
82210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
38381 - 190550
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
563
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
38063
# Good or Great Deals:
269
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24899
Price Range:
20926 - 34774
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
26187
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
21318 - 30705
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
430
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51254
# Good or Great Deals:
154
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
9.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.2 - 20.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.087
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.908124839387835
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.2 - 24.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4631234937934832
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 17.9
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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10 out of / 17Ranking
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14 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
25 out of / 29Jeep Cherokee Rankings
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1 out of / 19Ranking
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3 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
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56 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude Lux, Trailhawk
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
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:
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:
7700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
332 / 458 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic 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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
25.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128 cubic feet
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:
3875 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
183.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sandstone Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
Brown
Mahogany 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
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
