Cadillac Escalade vs Kia EV9

Cadillac Escalade $123,295

Kia EV9 $71,900

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Cadillac Escalade vs Kia EV9. Kia EV9 offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Cadillac Escalade

Best Value Kia EV9

Top Rated Cadillac Escalade

Fuel Economy Kia EV9

Performance Cadillac Escalade

Winner

4.9/10

4.9/10

$123,295

Rating: 4.9/10

$71,900

Rating: 4.9/10

Specification	Cadillac Escalade	Kia EV9

Brand	Cadillac	Kia
Model	Escalade	EV9
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	Ev
Body Style	SUV	SUV

Current Price	$123,295	$71,900
MSRP	$123,295	$71,900
Dealer Price	$121,000	$70,200

Engine	6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motors
Horsepower	420 hp @ 5,600 rpm	379 hp
Torque	460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm	516 lb-ft (with Boost Mode)
0–60 mph	5.9 sec (0-60 mph)	4.5 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	118 mph	124 mph

Fuel Type	Premium Unleaded Gasoline	Electric (EV)
Mileage / MPG	16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)	82 MPGe Combined / 280 miles Range
Range (EV)	N/A	280 miles EPA
Emissions	Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)	0 g/mi (Zero Emissions)
Battery	12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery	99.8 kWh Lithium-ion
Charging	N/A	800V DC Fast Charge (10-80% in 24 min @ 350 kW)

Expert Rating	4.9/10	4.9/10
Community Reviews	1520	1240
Performance Score	9.3	9.3
Comfort Score	9.9	9.6
Safety Score	Top Safety Pick+	Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score	7.0	9.4
Technology Score	9.9	9.7
Value Score	9.0	9.2

Pros	Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...	Brisk 4.5-second 0-60 mph acceleration with 516 lb-ft Boost Mode torque; Ultra-fast 800V charging system (10-80% in 24 m...
Cons	16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...	Heavy curb weight at 5,851 lbs; Range of 280 miles is slightly lower than non-AWD or smaller-wheeled trims; At $71,900 M...