Dodge Durango vs Cadillac Escalade
Dodge Durango
$49,995
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Dodge Durango vs Cadillac Escalade. Dodge Durango offers the strongest value on price. Dodge Durango leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Dodge Durango
Best Value
Dodge Durango
Fuel Economy
Cadillac Escalade
Performance
Dodge Durango
Cadillac Escalade
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Dodge Durango
$49,995
Rating: 8.5/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Dodge Durango |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dodge | Cadillac |
| Model | Durango | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | — |
| Body Style | 4-door performance mid-size suv | SUV |
| Current Price | $49,995 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $49,995 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $48,500 | $121,000 |
| Engine | 6.4L 392 HEMI SRT naturally aspirated V8 | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 475 | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 470 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 4.4s 0-60 mph | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 160 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded Recommended | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | — | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 0 miles | N/A |
| Emissions | EPA Certified | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | Conventional 12V Maintenance-Free Heavy-Duty Battery | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | Not Applicable | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 8.5/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | — | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | — | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 8.1 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | — | 9.0 |
| Pros | Standard 392 cubic-inch V8 provides incredible, instant power delivery and a distinctive exhaust note for under $50k MSR... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Heavy naturally aspirated V8 architecture yields below-average fuel economy ratings averaging 15 combined MPG; The under... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
