Toyota Highlander vs Toyota Highlander vs Cadillac Escalade
Toyota Highlander
$46,270
Toyota Highlander
$45,570 – $47,465
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Toyota Highlander vs Toyota Highlander vs Cadillac Escalade. Toyota Highlander offers the strongest value on price. Toyota Highlander leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Toyota Highlander
Best Value
Toyota Highlander
Fuel Economy
Toyota Highlander
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Toyota Highlander
$46,270
Rating: 8.2/10
Toyota Highlander
$45,570 – $47,465
Rating: 8.4/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Toyota Highlander |
Toyota Highlander |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Toyota | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | Suv | — |
| Body Style | 4-door mid-size suv | 4-door mid-size SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $46,270 | $45,570 – $47,465 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $46,270 | $47,465 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $45,100 | — | $121,000 |
| Engine | 2.4L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder | 2.4L Turbocharged Inline-4 | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 265 | 265 | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4s 0-60 mph estimate | N/A | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 113 mph | N/A | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded | Gasoline | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | — | 21 city / 28 hwy / 24 combined MPG | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 0 miles | — | N/A |
| Emissions | Not rated | N/A | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | Conventional 12V | — | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | Not Applicable | — | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 0 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 7.5 | 7.0 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 8.5 | 8.0 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | — | 9.0 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | — | — | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 8.0 | — | 9.9 |
| Value Score | — | — | 9.0 |
| Pros | Standard all-wheel drive across all trim levels; Quiet and well-organized cabin layout; Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 | Standard AWD across all trims; Efficient hybrid option (up to 35 mpg combined); Strong safety suite standard; Flexible 7... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Driving dynamics prioritize comfort over excitement; Third row is relatively tight compared to larger competitors | Base LE trim discontinued, raising entry price; Turbo gas engine feels underpowered for the segment; Interior tech is ba... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
