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Cadillac SRX vs. Toyota Sequoia Review

How the Cadillac SRX stacks up against the Toyota Sequoia - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Cadillac SRX
Price Range: $38,105 - $49,360
2008 Toyota Sequoia
Price Range: $34,150 - $55,600
Cadillac SRX vs. Toyota Sequoia Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Sequoia is quite a bit cheaper to get to the dealership than the SRX. The SRX will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota Sequoia. The Toyota Sequoia isn't much less costly than the Cadillac SRX in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The Toyota Sequoia is likely a better choice than the Cadillac SRX with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable pets. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Toyota Sequoia over the Cadillac SRX. Towing is substantially more the Toyota Sequoia's forte than it is the Cadillac SRX's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Cadillac for a fill-up more often than the Toyota Sequoia because of its tank size and fuel economy.

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

Dimensions
The Toyota Sequoia is significantly heavier than the Cadillac SRX. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Sequoia than the Cadillac SRX because of its larger tank. The Toyota rides lower than the Cadillac, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The SRX and the Toyota Sequoia compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With its super low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Cadillac SRX will knock you back into your seat when you step on the gas.

Handling
The Sequoia and the Cadillac have about similar tires. With their comparable turning radii, the Cadillac and the Toyota indubitably handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The SRX's engine is somewhat smaller than the Toyota's, but not terribly so. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Cadillac isn't much more powerful than the Toyota Sequoia.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Sequoia isn't quite as generous as the Cadillac SRX's.

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