Cadillac Escalade EXT vs Chevrolet SSR
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Chevrolet SSR
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2013 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $63,060 | $39,240 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $18,779 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $26,740 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $35,350 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 4 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal (best) | 25 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 403 hp (best) | 395 hp |
| Torque | 417 lb-ft (best) | 400 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.2 L (best) | 6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 101 cu ft (best) | 22.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,600 lbs (best) | 2,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,239 lbs | 1,349 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,961 lbs | 4,701 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9.2 in (best) | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in (best) | 116 in |
| Length | 222 in (best) | 191.5 in |
| Width | 79.1 in (best) | 78.6 in |
| Height | 74.5 in (best) | 63.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 1 (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 SSR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $63,060 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $39,240 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Luxury $67,250 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Premium $69,640 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Cadillac Escalade EXT vs Chevrolet SSR FAQ
- Which is better: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Chevrolet SSR starts lower at $39,240. Live Chevrolet SSR listings start at $18,779.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2006 Chevrolet SSR leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,240).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2006 Chevrolet SSR leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (15).
- Which has better horsepower: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT leads on horsepower in this comparison (403).
- Which has better seats: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT leads on seats in this comparison (5).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,600).