2024 Cadillac
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2025 Ford
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| MPG - City | 11 - 14 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 16 - 19 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 121.0 ft3 | Info not available |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 420 - 682 hp | 300 - 400 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,000 - 7,700 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 211.9 in | 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 81.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Cadillac Escalade offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Ford Explorer.
The Cadillac Escalade will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Explorer.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Cadillac Escalade will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Ford Explorer, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade is much wider than the Ford Explorer, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Cadillac Escalade, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Ford Explorer.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade is clearly the choice over the Ford Explorer for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade greatly out-muscles the Ford Explorer.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Ford Explorer.
Utility
The Cadillac Escalade offers greater seating capacity than the Ford Explorer, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.