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Land Rover LR3 vs. Cadillac Escalade Review

How the Land Rover LR3 stacks up against the Cadillac Escalade - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Land Rover LR3
Price: $45,975
2010 Cadillac Escalade
Price Range: $62,205 - $84,125
Land Rover LR3 vs. Cadillac Escalade Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Land Rover LR3 is markedly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Cadillac Escalade. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Land Rover LR3 and the Land Rover LR3 perform about comparably in terms of gas mileage. Regarding fuel economy, the Land Rover LR3 is a little better than the Cadillac, but not by much. When it comes to MSRP, the Cadillac Escalade costs significantly more than the Land Rover LR3. Regarding final cost, the Land Rover LR3 doesn't cost much less than the Escalade.

Utility
The Escalade is likely a better choice than the LR3 as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or big beasts. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Cadillac Escalade over the Land Rover LR3.

Convenience
You indubitably won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the LR3 than with the Cadillac Escalade, because both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Escalade offers a bit more head room than the Land Rover LR3, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Land Rover LR3 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Cadillac Escalade, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Cadillac Escalade than the Land Rover LR3 because of its bigger tank. The Cadillac Escalade rides lower than the Land Rover LR3, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Land Rover and the Cadillac Escalade compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The Escalade and the Land Rover have about comparable tires. With their similar turning radiuses, the Land Rover LR3 and the Cadillac Escalade definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Cadillac's engine is substantially more sizeable than the Land Rover LR3's. Remember that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Cadillac Escalade is substantially more powerful than the Land Rover LR3. The LR3 could learn a lesson or two from the Cadillac as far as torque.

Overview
The LR3 and the Cadillac Escalade have the same basic after-sale protection.

Other
The Land Rover LR3 emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Escalade.

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