Lexus LX 600 vs. Cadillac Escalade
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus LX 600 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 Lexus LX 600 and the Cadillac Escalade.
When we compare the Lexus LX 600's and the Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LX 600 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus LX 600's and the Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LX 600 is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade.
Pricing: A used 2025 Lexus LX 600 ranges from $101,920 to $131,991 while a used 2025 Cadillac Escalade is priced between $101,408 to $139,995. For a new model, the Lexus LX 600's price is between $112,717 and $121,717, with the Cadillac Escalade priced between $101,395 and $133,720.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus LX 600 loses 43.9 percent of its value and the Cadillac Escalade loses 60.9 percent of its value. This means the Lexus LX 600 retains 17.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus LX 600 is 8.5 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Lexus LX 600 being ranked 2 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 14 out of 29. Out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs, the Lexus LX 600 is ranked 2 and the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus LX 600 is 8.7 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Lexus LX 600 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac Escalade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus LX 600’s base engine makes 409 horsepower, and the Cadillac Escalade base engine makes 420 horsepower. The LX 600 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. This gives the Lexus LX 600 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac Escalade. Both models use premium unleaded.
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:
112717 - 121717
Starting MSRP:
106000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
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:
114978
Price Range:
101920 - 131991
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:
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 $:
46489
Depreciation %:
0.43857677
Resale Value $:
59511
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.53387957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.40142291 - 0.56934255
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
Lexus LX 600 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 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 Lexus LX 600
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
18.2
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:
0.566
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:
1.5873607888874421
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:
1.6598292256099887
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Lexus LX 600 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 16Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
23 out of / 26Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 29Cadillac 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
12 out of / 29Ranking
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
Lexus LX 600 Trim Levels
F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Premium
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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:
409 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
479 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8000 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:
3.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
359 / 464 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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
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:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
11 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
5665 lbs
Width:
78.4 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
200.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 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:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Gray
Manganese Luster
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Gray
Galactic Gray Metallic
Green
Aegean Stone
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim
Brown
Palomino w/ Brown Open-Pore Wood Trim
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
