Cadillac vs. Nissan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac and Nissan 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 Nissan cars.
When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Nissan brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality and reliability. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.
Cadillac versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Nissan, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Nissan the overall advantage over Cadillac.
Cadillac versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Nissan offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Cadillac versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Cadillac with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Cadillac has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Over 1 comparisons, Cadillac and Nissan vehicles tie for safety. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
$89,795 - $124,357
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Armada
$54,974 - $75,526
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
$90,042 - $135,989
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Armada
$44,898 - $75,343
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
57.8%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Nissan Armada
56.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
420 hp / 460 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Nissan Armada
400 hp / 413 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
14 / 19 / 16
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Nissan Armada
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
8200 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Nissan Armada
8500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Armada
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Armada
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Armada
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Armada
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#5 of 22 in
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iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#9 of 11 in
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iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Armada
#1 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money