2010 Cadillac Escalade

2010 Cadillac Escalade Price Range: $62,205 - $84,125

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade packs quite a punch and will knock the typical SUV down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the typical SUV and the Cadillac Escalade likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average SUV's engine is tremendously smaller than the Escalade's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Cadillac Escalade is tremendously more powerful than the typical SUV.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Cadillac Escalade over the typical SUV. The Escalade is likely a better choice than the typical SUV when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or large pets. The Cadillac Escalade outpulls the average SUV by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the typical SUV than with the Escalade, as both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Cadillac Escalade offers a bit more head room than the typical SUV, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Escalade is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the typical SUV.

Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade is substantially more bulky than the average SUV. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Cadillac Escalade than the typical SUV because of its bigger tank. The typical SUV and the Cadillac Escalade compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The typical SUV is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Cadillac Escalade. The Escalade pales in comparison to the typical SUV as far as fuel economy. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the typical SUV and the typical SUV perform almost similarly in terms of fuel economy. In terms of MSRP, the Cadillac Escalade costs tremendously more than the typical SUV.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the typical SUV isn't quite as generous as the Cadillac Escalade's.