Which is better: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty 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 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty starts lower at $56,375.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (56,375).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

The 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (14).

Which has better horsepower: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on horsepower in this comparison (500).

Which has better seats: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on seats in this comparison (6).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (32,000).

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Cadillac Escalade EXT vs Ford F-450 Super Duty

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

Vehicles

2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT

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2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty

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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)	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed automatic
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas
Model year	2013	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Cadillac Escalade EXTBase	Ford F-450 Super DutyXL
MSRP	$63,060	$56,375 (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	40 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Cadillac Escalade EXTBase	Ford F-450 Super DutyXL
Horsepower	403 hp (best)	335 hp
Torque	417 lb-ft	468 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	6.2 L	7.3 L (best)
Cylinders	V8	V8

Size & capability

Spec	Cadillac Escalade EXTBase	Ford F-450 Super DutyXL
Seating	5 seats (best)	2 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Cargo volume	101 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	7,600 lbs	17,500 lbs (best)
Payload	1,239 lbs	9,894 lbs (best)
Curb weight	5,961 lbs (best)	6,606 lbs
Ground clearance	9.2 in (best)	9 in
Wheelbase	130 in	145 in (best)
Length	222 in	231 in (best)
Width	79.1 in	80 in (best)
Height	74.5 in	83 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Cadillac Escalade EXTBase	Ford F-450 Super DutyXL
Rollover	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	3	None 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.

Trim	Cadillac Escalade EXT	Ford F-450 Super Duty
1	Base $63,060 MSRP(Currently comparing)	XL $56,375 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Luxury $67,250 MSRP	XL $56,550 MSRP
3	Premium $69,640 MSRP	XL $56,725 MSRP
4	—	XL $56,900 MSRP
5	—	XL $59,145 MSRP
6	—	XL $59,320 MSRP
7	—	XL $63,840 MSRP
8	—	XL $69,425 MSRP
9	—	XL $59,275 MSRP
10	—	XL $59,450 MSRP
11	—	XL $59,625 MSRP
12	—	XL $59,800 MSRP
13	—	XL $62,645 MSRP
14	—	XL $62,820 MSRP
15	—	XL $66,640 MSRP
16	—	XL $72,225 MSRP
17	—	XLT $58,300 MSRP
18	—	XLT $58,475 MSRP
19	—	XLT $58,650 MSRP
20	—	XLT $58,825 MSRP
21	—	XLT $61,820 MSRP
22	—	XLT $61,995 MSRP
23	—	XLT $67,770 MSRP
24	—	XLT $71,535 MSRP
25	—	XLT $61,200 MSRP
26	—	XLT $61,375 MSRP
27	—	XLT $61,550 MSRP
28	—	XLT $61,725 MSRP
29	—	XLT $65,320 MSRP
30	—	XLT $65,495 MSRP
31	—	XLT $70,570 MSRP
32	—	XLT $74,335 MSRP
33	—	LARIAT $81,005 MSRP
34	—	LARIAT $72,495 MSRP
35	—	LARIAT $72,670 MSRP
36	—	LARIAT $83,805 MSRP
37	—	Platinum $84,485 MSRP
38	—	Platinum $84,660 MSRP
39	—	Platinum $97,835 MSRP
40	—	King Ranch $96,390 MSRP

Cadillac Escalade EXT vs Ford F-450 Super Duty FAQ

Which is better: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?: It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty 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 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?: Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty starts lower at $56,375.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?: The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (56,375).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?: The 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (14).
Which has better horsepower: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?: The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on horsepower in this comparison (500).
Which has better seats: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?: The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?: The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (32,000).