GMC Acadia vs Cadillac Escalade
GMC Acadia
$63,100
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing GMC Acadia vs Cadillac Escalade. GMC Acadia offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
GMC Acadia
Fuel Economy
GMC Acadia
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
GMC Acadia
$63,100
Rating: 4.6/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
GMC Acadia |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | GMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Acadia | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $63,100 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $63,100 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $61,200 | $121,000 |
| Engine | 2.5L Turbocharged DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder (LK0) | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.2 sec (0-60 mph) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 120 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular / Premium Unleaded Gasoline | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 21 MPGe combined (19 City / 24 Hwy) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 420 miles total highway tank range | N/A |
| Emissions | 410 g/mi CO2 | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 12V starter battery | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | N/A | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 920 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | GMC Pro Safety Plus (Over 19 standard safety technologies) | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Potent 328 hp 2.5L Turbo engine replaces previous V6 engine with more horsepower and torque; Standard best-in-class 15-i... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Larger physical exterior footprint makes tight urban garage parking trickier; Top-tier Denali Ultimate pricing approache... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
