Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. Cadillac Escalade-V ESV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade ESV and Cadillac Escalade-V ESV 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 ESV and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV.
When comparing the Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade ESV has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Cadillac Escalade-V ESV has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Cadillac Escalade ESV and Cadillac Escalade-V ESV have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Pricing: For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade ESV's price is between $89,804 and $127,310, with the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV priced between $157,267 and $165,880.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac Escalade ESV loses 59.8 percent of its value and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV loses 59.1 percent of its value. This means the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade ESV’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV base engine makes 682 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac Escalade ESV and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$89,804 - $127,310
Starting MSRP:
$84,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$157,267 - $165,880
Starting MSRP:
$155,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$116,066
Price Range:
$89,099 - $139,330
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,309
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
328
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
84
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
263
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$51,407
Depreciation %:
60.6%
Resale Value $:
$33,488
Residual Value %:
39.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$92,638
Depreciation %:
59.7%
Resale Value $:
$62,657
Residual Value %:
40.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
Cadillac Escalade ESV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade-V ESV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade ESV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade-V ESV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Cadillac Escalade ESV Rankings
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7 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
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12 out of / 29Ranking
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13 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 22Ranking
28 out of / 29Cadillac Escalade-V ESV Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
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8 out of / 22Ranking
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27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac Escalade ESV Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
Cadillac Escalade-V ESV Trim Levels
Base
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
682 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
653 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7000 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:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
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
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:
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:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
142.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
211.9 cubic feet
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:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
142.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
211.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5785 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
227 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6407 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
227 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:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sandstone Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Dark Moon Blue 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
Black Diamond Tricoat / Black Raven
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Dark Emerald Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Red
Dark Auburn/Jet Black
