Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. GMC Yukon XL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade ESV and GMC Yukon XL 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 GMC Yukon XL.
When we compare the Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade ESV has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The GMC Yukon XL has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The Cadillac Escalade ESV and GMC Yukon XL have the same Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade ESV's and the GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the GMC Yukon XL is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Pricing: A used 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV ranges from $102,999 to $142,975 while a used 2025 GMC Yukon XL is priced between $73,117 to $114,319. For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade ESV's price is between $96,699 and $137,086, with the GMC Yukon XL priced between $74,651 and $109,431.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac Escalade ESV loses 62.8 percent of its value and the GMC Yukon XL loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the GMC Yukon XL retains 6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 7.2 out of 10 while the GMC Yukon XL's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade ESV being ranked 11 out of 18 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the GMC Yukon XL being ranked 8 out of 12 Best Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV and GMC Yukon XL is 7.8 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade ESV’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the GMC Yukon XL base engine makes 355 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac Escalade ESV and GMC Yukon XL are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac Escalade ESV and the GMC Yukon XL have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
96699 - 137086
Starting MSRP:
91100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
74651 - 109431
Starting MSRP:
70200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
122472
Price Range:
102999 - 142975
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
90487
Price Range:
73117 - 114319
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.53387957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.40142291 - 0.56934255
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
40246
Depreciation %:
0.57329817
Resale Value $:
29954
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
Cadillac Escalade ESV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade ESV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.297
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon XL
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.337
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.667417196099999
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6411486918997145
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Cadillac Escalade ESV Rankings
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11 out of / 17Ranking
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21 out of / 28GMC Yukon XL Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
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4 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 33Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
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7 out of / 12Ranking
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11 out of / 33Ranking
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29 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Cadillac Escalade ESV Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
GMC Yukon XL Trim Levels
AT4, AT4 Ultimate, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 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):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 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):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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:
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:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.2 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
142.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
210.6 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:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
144.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5984 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
227 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5722 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
225.2 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/60R20
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
Crystal White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Downpour Metallic
Gray
Sterling Metallic / Titanium Rush Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere
