Cadillac vs. Ford
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac and Ford contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Cadillac and Ford cars.
When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Ford brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and reliability. Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
Cadillac versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Ford pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Ford, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Ford the overall advantage over Cadillac.
Cadillac versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Ford: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Cadillac versus Ford overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Cadillac has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.
Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
$89,795 - $124,357
Cadillac Escalade ESV
$89,804 - $127,310
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Expedition
$63,191 - $88,644
Ford Expedition
$63,191 - $88,644
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
$90,042 - $135,989
Cadillac Escalade ESV
$89,099 - $139,330
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Expedition
$60,439 - $87,113
Ford Expedition
$60,439 - $87,113
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
57.8%
Cadillac Escalade ESV
59.8%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Expedition
53.5%
Ford Expedition
53.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
420 hp / 460 foot-lbs
Cadillac Escalade ESV
420 hp / 460 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Ford Expedition
380 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Ford Expedition
380 hp / 470 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
14 / 19 / 16
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Ford Expedition
17 / 23 / 19
Ford Expedition
17 / 23 / 19
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
8200 lbs
Cadillac Escalade ESV
8000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Ford Expedition
9300 lbs
Ford Expedition
9300 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
8.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade ESV
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
8.7 / 10
Ford Expedition
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
9.1 / 10
Cadillac Escalade ESV
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
9.0 / 10
Ford Expedition
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
8.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade ESV
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
10 / 10
Ford Expedition
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
6.9 / 10
Cadillac Escalade ESV
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
7.2 / 10
Ford Expedition
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#9 of 24 in
Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
Cadillac Escalade ESV
#10 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
#3 of 18 in
Best 8-seater SUVs
Ford Expedition
#3 of 18 in
Best 8-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#5 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
Cadillac Escalade ESV
#4 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
#8 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
Ford Expedition
#8 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#9 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
Cadillac Escalade ESV
#7 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
#4 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
Ford Expedition
#4 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money