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Cadillac Escalade ESV vs Lexus LX600

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV

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2026 Lexus LX600

Overview

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLexus LX600Premium
Selected trimEscalade ESV SUVPremium
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefour wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic10-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLexus LX600Premium
MSRP$94,100 (best)$106,500
Lowest listing price$19,250 (best)
Median listing price$79,977 (best)
Highest listing price$141,397 (best)
For sale now23 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLexus LX600Premium
Combined MPG17 MPG19 MPG (best)
City MPG15 MPG17 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG22 MPG (best)
Fuel tank28 gal (best)21 gal

Performance

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLexus LX600Premium
Horsepower420 hp (best)409 hp
Torque460 lb-ft479 lb-ft (best)
Engine size6.2 L (best)3.4 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLexus LX600Premium
Seating7 seats7 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume142.2 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity7,500 lbs8,000 lbs (best)
Payload1,600 lbs (best)
Curb weight6,038 lbs5,875 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8 in (best)
Wheelbase134 in (best)112 in
Length227 in (best)201 in
Width81.1 in (best)78 in
Height76.4 in (best)75 in

Safety & recalls

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLexus LX600Premium
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)3None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimCadillac Escalade ESVLexus LX600
1

Escalade ESV SUV

$94,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Premium

$106,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Escalade ESV SUV

$97,100 MSRP

600 F SPORT Handling

$113,500 MSRP

3

Luxury

$105,100 MSRP

600 Luxury

$115,500 MSRP

4

Luxury

$108,100 MSRP

5

Sport

$105,700 MSRP

6

Sport

$108,700 MSRP

7

Platinum Luxury

$122,900 MSRP

8

Platinum Luxury

$125,900 MSRP

9

Platinum Sport

$123,400 MSRP

10

Platinum Sport

$126,400 MSRP

11

V

$171,000 MSRP

Live inventory

Cadillac Escalade ESV vs Lexus LX600 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV or 2026 Lexus LX600?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs 2026 Lexus LX600 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV or 2026 Lexus LX600?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV starts lower at $94,100. Live Cadillac Escalade ESV listings start at $19,250.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV or 2026 Lexus LX600?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (94,100).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV or 2026 Lexus LX600?
The 2026 Lexus LX600 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV or 2026 Lexus LX600?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV leads on horsepower in this comparison (682).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV or 2026 Lexus LX600?
The 2026 Lexus LX600 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs 2026 Lexus LX600?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac Escalade ESV (5/5 NHTSA overall).