2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

2025 Cadillac
Escalade IQ

MSRP*: $127,700 to $148,200
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City Info not available 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 119.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 750-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 750 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 8,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 224.3 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 82.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 43.5 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Cadillac Escalade IQ offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Cadillac Escalade IQ will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

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 IQ will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade IQ is much wider than the Toyota Grand Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Cadillac Escalade IQ, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade IQ has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade IQ is clearly the choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade IQ greatly out-muscles the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
The Cadillac Escalade IQ has much lower torque than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Cadillac Escalade IQ has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making the Toyota Grand Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac Escalade IQ has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Toyota Grand Highlander.