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Cadillac Escalade ESV vs Lincoln Navigator

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

Vehicles

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2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV

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2027 Lincoln Navigator

Overview

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLincoln NavigatorPremiere
Selected trimEscalade ESV SUVPremiere
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic10-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLincoln NavigatorPremiere
MSRP$94,100$89,995 (best)
Lowest listing price$32,999 (best)
Median listing price$32,999 (best)
Highest listing price$32,999 (best)
For sale now01 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLincoln NavigatorPremiere
Combined MPG17 MPG17 MPG
City MPG15 MPG15 MPG
Highway MPG19 MPG22 MPG (best)
Fuel tank28 gal (best)23.6 gal

Performance

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLincoln NavigatorPremiere
Horsepower420 hp432 hp (best)
Torque460 lb-ft510 lb-ft (best)
Engine size6.2 L (best)3.5 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLincoln NavigatorPremiere
Seating7 seats7 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume142.2 cu ft (best)107 cu ft
Towing capacity7,500 lbs8,700 lbs (best)
Payload1,600 lbs (best)
Curb weight6,038 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.9 in (best)
Wheelbase134 in (best)122.5 in
Length227 in (best)210 in
Width81.1 in (best)80 in
Height76.4 in78 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecCadillac Escalade ESVEscalade ESV SUVLincoln NavigatorPremiere
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)None reportedNone reported

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 ESVLincoln Navigator
1

Escalade ESV SUV

$94,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Premiere

$89,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Escalade ESV SUV

$97,100 MSRP

Premiere

$92,995 MSRP

3

Luxury

$105,100 MSRP

L Premiere

$92,995 MSRP

4

Luxury

$108,100 MSRP

L Premiere

$95,995 MSRP

5

Sport

$105,700 MSRP

Reserve

$99,995 MSRP

6

Sport

$108,700 MSRP

Reserve

$102,995 MSRP

7

Platinum Luxury

$122,900 MSRP

L Reserve

$102,995 MSRP

8

Platinum Luxury

$125,900 MSRP

L Reserve

$105,995 MSRP

9

Platinum Sport

$123,400 MSRP

Black Label

$114,995 MSRP

10

Platinum Sport

$126,400 MSRP

Black Label

$117,995 MSRP

11

V

$171,000 MSRP

L Black Label

$117,995 MSRP

12

L Black Label

$120,995 MSRP

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