Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Armada
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade and Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada.
When we compare the Cadillac Escalade's and the Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade's and the Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade's price is between $107,889 and $132,130, with the Nissan Armada priced between $62,015 and $87,980.
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 Nissan Armada loses 60.4 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Armada retains 0.5 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 Nissan Armada's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 7 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Nissan Armada being ranked 8 out of 12 Best Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 7.7 out of 10. For the Nissan Armada the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Armada.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Nissan Armada base engine makes 425 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Armada has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac Escalade and the Nissan Armada have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
107889 - 132130
Starting MSRP:
91100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96574
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
46200 - 171000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
62015 - 87980
Starting MSRP:
58840
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
61120
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
58840 - 63400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
73658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
51935 - 95381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Armada
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.175
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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17 out of / 26Ranking
25 out of / 29Nissan Armada Rankings
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2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
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34 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum Luxury, Platinum Sport, Sport
Nissan Armada Trim Levels
Platinum, Platinum Reserve, PRO-4X, SL, SV
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
425 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
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
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
64.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
120.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
20.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
182 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5860 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
211.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5676 lbs
Width:
92.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
209.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.6 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic
Gray
Galactic Gray Metallic
Green
Aegean Stone
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Vibrant White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Gun Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Aspen White TriCoat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
