Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs. Cadillac Escalade
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Cadillac Escalade 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 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and the Cadillac Escalade.
When we compare the Jeep Grand Wagoneer's and the Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Cadillac Escalade have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer's and the Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer loses 49.2 percent of its value and the Cadillac Escalade loses 60.9 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Grand Wagoneer retains 11.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer’s base engine makes 540 horsepower, and the Cadillac Escalade base engine makes 420 horsepower. Both the Grand Wagoneer and the Escalade are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 530 and 456 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac Escalade 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:
84945
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
101395 - 133720
Starting MSRP:
88100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
121347
Price Range:
101408 - 139995
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:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
42162
Depreciation %:
0.49634435
Resale Value $:
42783
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
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
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
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:
0.176
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.296192815638566
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6598292256099887
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
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3 out of / 34Ranking
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9 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
29 out of / 34Ranking
29 out of / 34Ranking
29 out of / 30Ranking
30 out of / 34Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
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14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Trim Levels
Base, Obsidian, Series III, Series III Obsidian
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
540 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
521 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9810 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 530 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
15 / 19 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention 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
Safety Features
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
Backup camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
28.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
96.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
201.2 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:
64.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
120.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6340 lbs
Width:
94 inches
Height:
79.7 inches
Length:
214.7 inches
Wheelbase:
123 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5807 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
211.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
285/45R22XL
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Midnight Sky / River Rock
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic
Gray
Galactic Gray Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Green
Aegean Stone
Interior Colors
Beige
Sea Salt/Black
Black
Global Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
