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Price Range: $54,890 - $60,520
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Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the average fullsize crew cab truck to the dealership as the Escalade EXT.
The Cadillac Escalade EXT guzzles a lot of gasoline compared to the typical fullsize crew cab truck.
When it comes to gas mileage, the typical fullsize crew cab truck and the Cadillac Escalade EXT don't differ much.
The Cadillac Escalade EXT is tremendously more expensive than the average fullsize crew cab truck with respect to MSRP.
The typical fullsize crew cab truck is tremendously less costly than the Cadillac Escalade EXT with respect to final cost.
Utility
The Escalade EXT's bigger trunk will accommodate more large items than the typical fullsize crew cab truck.
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Cadillac Escalade EXT over the typical fullsize crew cab truck.
The typical fullsize crew cab truck is a better choice than the Cadillac Escalade EXT regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable pets.
The typical fullsize crew cab truck outpulls the Escalade EXT by a large margin.
Convenience
The Cadillac Escalade EXT's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the typical fullsize crew cab truck.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Cadillac Escalade EXT offers a bit more head room than the typical fullsize crew cab truck, there really isn't much of a difference.
The Cadillac Escalade EXT is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the typical fullsize crew cab truck.
Dimensions
The Escalade EXT is substantially more ponderous than the typical fullsize crew cab truck.
The typical fullsize crew cab truck's tank is roughly the same size as the Cadillac Escalade EXT's, though the Cadillac Escalade EXT's is a bit bigger.
The Cadillac Escalade EXT rides lower than the average fullsize crew cab truck, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access.
The typical fullsize crew cab truck and the Cadillac Escalade EXT compete for the same parking spaces.
Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade EXT packs quite a punch and will knock the average fullsize crew cab truck down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
The Cadillac Escalade EXT and the average fullsize crew cab truck have roughly similar tires.
With its tighter turning circle, the Cadillac Escalade EXT is very likely nimbler than the typical fullsize crew cab truck, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The Cadillac Escalade EXT's engine is considerably more sizeable than the typical fullsize crew cab truck's. Note that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones.
The average fullsize crew cab truck could learn a lesson or two from the Cadillac Escalade EXT as far as pickup.
Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical fullsize crew cab truck isn't quite as generous as the Cadillac Escalade EXT's.
