Cadillac Escalade EXT vs. Cadillac Escalade-V ESV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 EXT and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV.
When comparing the Cadillac Escalade EXT's and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV's specifications and ratings, The Cadillac Escalade-V ESV has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade EXT's and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade EXT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade EXT’s base engine makes 403 horsepower, and the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV base engine makes 682 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac Escalade-V ESV has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear leg room. The Cadillac Escalade EXT has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac Escalade-V ESV has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
63060
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
157267 - 165880
Starting MSRP:
155295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
88803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
43900 - 155295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29600
Price Range:
18289 - 46025
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116581
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
108428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48353 - 235429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15707
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Cadillac Escalade EXT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac Escalade-V ESV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.813472 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade EXT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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:
2.6080624230765332
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5921574393403501
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Cadillac Escalade EXT Rankings
Not yet available
Cadillac Escalade-V ESV Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
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18 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
63 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac Escalade EXT Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Premium
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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:
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:
403 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
417 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7600 lbs
Max Payload:
1239 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
9 / 13 / 10
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 558 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
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
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
101.0 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:
5961 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
74.5 inches
Length:
222 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.2 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18
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
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Xenon Blue Metallic
Green
Midnight Green Metallic
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Tricoat
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Tricoat / Black Raven
Blue
Not available
Green
Dark Emerald Metallic
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
Brown
Cashmere w/Cocoa Accents
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
Red
Dark Auburn/Jet Black
