Cadillac Escalade EXT vs Ford F-450 Super Duty
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | XL |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85) | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | diesel |
| Model year | 2013 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $63,060 | $61,330 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 13 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 18 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal (best) | 29 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 403 hp | 475 hp (best) |
| Torque | 417 lb-ft | 1050 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 6.2 L | 6.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 101 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 7,600 lbs | 25,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,239 lbs | 6,322 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,961 lbs (best) | 7,657 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9.2 in (best) | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in | 141.4 in (best) |
| Length | 222 in | 231.8 in (best) |
| Width | 79.1 in | 96 in (best) |
| Height | 74.5 in | 82 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | Cadillac Escalade EXT | Ford F-450 Super Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $63,060 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $61,330 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Luxury $67,250 MSRP | XL $66,925 MSRP |
| 3 | Premium $69,640 MSRP | XL $64,140 MSRP |
| 4 | — | XL $69,725 MSRP |
| 5 | — | XLT $65,265 MSRP |
| 6 | — | XLT $69,035 MSRP |
| 7 | — | XLT $68,070 MSRP |
| 8 | — | XLT $71,835 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Lariat $78,660 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Lariat $81,465 MSRP |
| 11 | — | King Ranch $93,890 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Platinum $95,335 MSRP |