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Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. GMC Yukon

When we compare the Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade ESV has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The GMC Yukon has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the GMC Yukon is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. GMC Yukon Pricing

For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade ESV's price is between $86,840 and $128,700, with the GMC Yukon priced between $67,968 and $102,191.

Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. GMC Yukon Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac Escalade ESV loses 53.8 percent of its value and the GMC Yukon loses 43.6 percent of its value. This means the GMC Yukon retains 10.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. GMC Yukon Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 7.9 out of 10 while the GMC Yukon's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade ESV being ranked 9 out of 25 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the GMC Yukon being ranked 5 out of 10 Best Large SUVs.

Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. GMC Yukon Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 8.7 out of 10. For the GMC Yukon the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the GMC Yukon a slight advantage in reliability compared to 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 GMC Yukon base engine makes 355 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Cadillac Escalade ESV and GMC Yukon 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 ESV and the GMC Yukon have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$86,840 - $128,700

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

53.8%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$67,968 - $102,191

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

43.6%

Cadillac Escalade ESV Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Cadillac Escalade ESV Rankings

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 32

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 25

Luxury 7-Seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 24

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 32

Most Comfortable Luxury Large SUVs

2 / 25

Most Comfortable Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

2 / 24

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

4 / 32

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

4 / 25

Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs for Tall People

4 / 24

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

5 / 25

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

6 / 25

Best American Luxury Large SUVs

6 / 14

Best American Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 14

Best American Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

6 / 10

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 32

Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs for Towing

7 / 24

Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money

7 / 9

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

8 / 32

Best Luxury Large SUVs

9 / 25

Luxury 7-Seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 24

Most Affordable Luxury Large SUVs

10 / 22

Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

12 / 24

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 32

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

14 / 32

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

14 / 25

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 25

Best Off-road Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

14 / 24

Luxury 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 24

Most Affordable Luxury 7-Seater SUVs

15 / 23

Best Off-road Luxury Large SUVs

16 / 25

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 30

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 32

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

21 / 32

GMC Yukon Rankings

Most Comfortable 7-Seater SUVs

1 / 21

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Tall People

2 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Towing

2 / 21

Best Off-road 7-Seater SUVs

2 / 21

Most Comfortable 8-seater SUVs

2 / 16

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

2 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

2 / 10

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

2 / 10

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

3 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 21

8-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 16

Best 8-seater SUVs for Tall People

3 / 16

Best Off-road 8-seater SUVs

3 / 16

Best Off-road Large SUVs

3 / 10

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 10

Best American 7-Seater SUVs

3 / 8

Best American 8-seater SUVs

3 / 7

Best American Large SUVs

3 / 7

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

4 / 30

8-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 16

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 10

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 10

Safest Large SUVs

4 / 10

7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 21

Best 8-seater SUVs for Towing

5 / 16

Best Large SUVs

5 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Towing

5 / 10

Most Reliable Large SUVs

5 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

6 / 30

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 30

8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

6 / 16

Best American SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 13

Most Affordable Large SUVs

6 / 8

Best Large SUVs for the Money

6 / 7

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

8 / 30

Best 8-seater SUVs

8 / 16

Best 7-Seater SUVs

9 / 21

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 30

Most Affordable 8-seater SUVs

13 / 15

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

15 / 16

Most Affordable 7-Seater SUVs

17 / 18

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 26

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Cadillac Escalade ESV Trim Levels

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

GMC Yukon Trim Levels

AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate, SLE, SLT

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):

0.073 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

7500 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):


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:

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:

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:

5785 lbs

Width:

81.1 inches

Height:

76.4 inches

Length:

227 inches

Wheelbase:

134 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 aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P275/50R22

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

265/65R18

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