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Cadillac Escalade vs Mitsubishi Montero

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

Vehicles

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2026 Cadillac Escalade

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2006 Mitsubishi Montero

Overview

SpecCadillac EscaladeEscalade SUVMitsubishi MonteroLimited
Selected trimEscalade SUVLimited
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefour wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic5-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262006

Pricing & market

SpecCadillac EscaladeEscalade SUVMitsubishi MonteroLimited
MSRP$91,100$36,159 (best)
Lowest listing price$20,777 (best)
Median listing price$102,944 (best)
Highest listing price$131,585 (best)
For sale now87 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecCadillac EscaladeEscalade SUVMitsubishi MonteroLimited
Combined MPG17 MPG (best)15 MPG
City MPG15 MPG (best)13 MPG
Highway MPG19 MPG (best)17 MPG
Fuel tank24 gal (best)23.8 gal

Performance

SpecCadillac EscaladeEscalade SUVMitsubishi MonteroLimited
Horsepower420 hp (best)215 hp
Torque460 lb-ft (best)248 lb-ft
Engine size6.2 L (best)3.8 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecCadillac EscaladeEscalade SUVMitsubishi MonteroLimited
Seating7 seats7 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume121 cu ft (best)91.7 cu ft
Towing capacity8,100 lbs (best)5,000 lbs
Payload1,570 lbs (best)1,210 lbs
Curb weight5,860 lbs4,787 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.6 in (best)
Wheelbase121 in (best)109.7 in
Length211.9 in (best)190.2 in
Width81.1 in (best)74.8 in
Height76.7 in (best)74.2 in

Safety & recalls

SpecCadillac EscaladeEscalade SUVMitsubishi MonteroLimited
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)3None 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.

TrimCadillac EscaladeMitsubishi Montero
1

Escalade SUV

$91,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Limited

$36,159 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Escalade SUV

$94,100 MSRP

3

Luxury

$102,100 MSRP

4

Luxury

$105,100 MSRP

5

Sport

$102,700 MSRP

6

Sport

$105,700 MSRP

7

Platinum Luxury

$119,900 MSRP

8

Platinum Luxury

$122,900 MSRP

9

Platinum Sport

$120,400 MSRP

10

Platinum Sport

$123,400 MSRP

11

V

$168,000 MSRP

Live inventory

Cadillac Escalade vs Mitsubishi Montero FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Cadillac Escalade or 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Cadillac Escalade vs 2006 Mitsubishi Montero on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Cadillac Escalade or 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero starts lower at $36,159. Live Cadillac Escalade listings start at $20,777.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Cadillac Escalade or 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
The 2006 Mitsubishi Montero leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (36,159).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Cadillac Escalade or 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Cadillac Escalade or 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade leads on horsepower in this comparison (682).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Cadillac Escalade or 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,100).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Cadillac Escalade vs 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac Escalade (5/5 NHTSA overall).