Utility
The typical truck's larger trunk will accommodate more sizeable objects than the Cadillac Escalade EXT.
The Cadillac Escalade EXT will most certainly prove more convenient than the typical truck for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.
The average truck is likely a better choice than the Escalade EXT regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or big animals.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade EXT packs quite a punch and will knock the typical truck down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade EXT is substantially more bulky than the average truck.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Cadillac Escalade EXT than the typical truck because of its larger tank.
The typical truck and the Cadillac Escalade EXT 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. It costs almost the same to get the typical truck to the dealership as the Cadillac Escalade EXT.
The typical truck is tremendously less costly than the Cadillac Escalade EXT in terms of MSRP.
Drivetrain
The Escalade EXT has a bigger engine than the typical truck. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder.
Torque equals pickup, and the Cadillac Escalade EXT will have picked up and gone by the time the typical truck finally gets moving.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Cadillac Escalade EXT is significantly more powerful than the average truck.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Escalade EXT offers a bit more head room than the typical truck, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Escalade EXT make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the typical truck.
Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the average truck isn't quite as generous as the Cadillac Escalade EXT's.