Nissan Murano vs Cadillac Escalade
Nissan Murano
$49,800
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Nissan Murano vs Cadillac Escalade. Nissan Murano offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Nissan Murano
Fuel Economy
Nissan Murano
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
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Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Nissan Murano
$49,800
Rating: 4.3/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Nissan Murano |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | Murano | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $49,800 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $49,800 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $48,200 | $121,000 |
| Engine | 2.0L Intercooled VC-Turbo DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.8 sec (0-60 mph) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 120 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Gasoline | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 23 MPGe combined (21 City / 27 Hwy) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 500 miles total highway tank range | N/A |
| Emissions | 380 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 | 4.3/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 680 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 8.4 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | Nissan Safety Shield 360 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Smooth 9-speed automatic transmission replaces the previous CVT setup; Serene, Lexus-quiet cabin with optional massaging... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Cargo volume is slightly smaller than blockier 3-row competitors; Towing capacity remains capped at 1,500 lbs; Pricing o... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
