Cadillac Escalade EXT vs Chevrolet Avalanche
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LS |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2013 | 2013 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $63,060 | $35,980 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal | 31.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 403 hp (best) | 320 hp |
| Torque | 417 lb-ft (best) | 335 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.2 L (best) | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 101 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 7,600 lbs | 8,100 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,239 lbs | 1,295 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,961 lbs | 5,705 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9.2 in (best) | 9.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in | 130 in |
| Length | 222 in (best) | 221.3 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 79.1 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 76.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side pole | — | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 2 (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.
| Trim | Cadillac Escalade EXT | Chevrolet Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $63,060 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS $35,980 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Luxury $67,250 MSRP | LS $39,030 MSRP |
| 3 | Premium $69,640 MSRP | LT $38,625 MSRP |
| 4 | — | LT $41,675 MSRP |
| 5 | — | LTZ $44,580 MSRP |
| 6 | — | LTZ $47,885 MSRP |
Cadillac Escalade EXT vs Chevrolet Avalanche FAQ
- Which is better: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche starts lower at $35,980.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
- The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (35,980).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
- The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).
- Which has better horsepower: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
- The 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT leads on horsepower in this comparison (403).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
- The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,100).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).