Hyundai Palisade vs Cadillac Escalade

Name: Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum 4WD
Brand: Cadillac
Rating: 4.9 (1520 reviews)

Hyundai Palisade $56,060

Cadillac Escalade $123,295

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Hyundai Palisade vs Cadillac Escalade. Hyundai Palisade offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Cadillac Escalade

Best Value Hyundai Palisade

Top Rated Cadillac Escalade

Fuel Economy Hyundai Palisade

Performance Cadillac Escalade

4.8/10

Winner

4.9/10

$56,060

Rating: 4.8/10

$123,295

Rating: 4.9/10

Specification	Hyundai Palisade	Cadillac Escalade

Brand	Hyundai	Cadillac
Model	Palisade	Escalade
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Midsize SUV	SUV

Current Price	$56,060	$123,295
MSRP	$56,060	$123,295
Dealer Price	$54,800	$121,000

Engine	3.5L MPI/GDI DOHC 24-Valve V6	6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower	287 hp @ 6,400 rpm	420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	260 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm	460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph	7.3 sec (0-60 mph)	5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	130 mph	118 mph

Fuel Type	Regular Unleaded Gasoline	Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	20 MPG Combined (18 City / 24 Hwy)	16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV)	N/A	N/A
Emissions	Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)	Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery	12V starter battery	12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging	N/A	N/A

Expert Rating	4.8/10	4.9/10
Community Reviews	1180	1520
Performance Score	8.5	9.3
Comfort Score	9.7	9.9
Safety Score	Top Safety Pick+	Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score	7.9	7.0
Technology Score	9.5	9.9
Value Score	9.3	9.0

Pros	Plush cabin with Nappa leather, microfiber headliner, and Ergo-Motion driver seat; Heated and ventilated 1st and 2nd row...	Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons	20 MPG combined fuel economy trails hybrid SUV alternatives; Calligraphy-exclusive 21-inch wheels give a slightly firmer...	16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...