Cadillac Escalade vs Ford Expedition MAX

Overview

Specification Cadillac Escalade Ford Expedition MAX
Brand Cadillac Ford
Model Escalade Expedition MAX
Year 2026 2026
Type
Body Style SUV SUV

Pricing

Specification Cadillac Escalade Ford Expedition MAX
Current Price $123,295 $77,250
MSRP $123,295 $77,250
Dealer Price $121,000 $75,600

Engine & Performance

Specification Cadillac Escalade Ford Expedition MAX
Engine 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT 3.5L EcoBoost Twin-Turbocharged V6
Horsepower 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm 400 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm 480 lb-ft @ 3,300 rpm
0–60 mph 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 118 mph 115 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Cadillac Escalade Ford Expedition MAX
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Gasoline Regular Unleaded Gasoline (Premium recommended for HO version)
Mileage / MPG 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) 18 MPG Combined (15 City / 22 Hwy)
Range (EV) N/A N/A
Emissions Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery 12V maintenance-free battery
Charging N/A N/A

Ratings

Specification Cadillac Escalade Ford Expedition MAX
Expert Rating 4.9/10 4.8/10
Community Reviews 1520 1120
Performance Score 9.3 8.8
Comfort Score 9.9 9.7
Safety Score Top Safety Pick+ Top Safety Pick
Fuel Economy Score 7.0 7.3
Technology Score 9.9 9.8
Value Score 9.0 9.0

Verdict

Specification Cadillac Escalade Ford Expedition MAX
Pros Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... Immense 37.4 cu ft cargo capacity behind the 3rd row (11.8 inches longer than standard Expedition); Futuristic 24-inch p...
Cons 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... Substantial 221.7-inch total length requires extra garage depth; 18 MPG combined fuel economy trails smaller unibody cro...