Nissan Pathfinder vs Cadillac Escalade

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

Nissan Pathfinder $51,400

Cadillac Escalade $123,295

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Nissan Pathfinder vs Cadillac Escalade. Nissan Pathfinder offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Cadillac Escalade

Best Value Nissan Pathfinder

Top Rated Cadillac Escalade

Fuel Economy Nissan Pathfinder

Performance Cadillac Escalade

4.7/10

Winner

4.9/10

$51,400

Rating: 4.7/10

$123,295

Rating: 4.9/10

Specification	Nissan Pathfinder	Cadillac Escalade

Brand	Nissan	Cadillac
Model	Pathfinder	Escalade
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Midsize SUV	SUV

Current Price	$51,400	$123,295
MSRP	$51,400	$123,295
Dealer Price	$50,100	$121,000

Engine	3.5L DOHC 24-Valve Direct Injection V6	6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower	284 hp @ 6,400 rpm	420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	259 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm	460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph	6.7 sec (0-60 mph)	5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	118 mph	118 mph

Fuel Type	Regular Unleaded Gasoline	Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	22 MPG Combined (20 City / 25 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 heavy-duty starter battery	12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging	N/A	N/A

Expert Rating	4.7/10	4.9/10
Community Reviews	960	1520
Performance Score	8.4	9.3
Comfort Score	9.5	9.9
Safety Score	Top Safety Pick+	Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score	8.0	7.0
Technology Score	9.3	9.9
Value Score	9.1	9.0

Pros	Stout 6,000 lbs maximum towing capacity standard on Platinum; Upscale cabin with semi-aniline quilted leather and panora...	Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons	3rd-row legroom is tighter than in larger competitors like the Chevy Traverse; Fuel economy is average for the 3-row V6...	16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...