Cadillac Escalade vs Lincoln Navigator (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$895
- Escalade: 2.6 cu ft more seats-up cargo, 1.0 in more front legroom.
- Navigator: 20 hp more, 600 lb more towing.
- Navigator wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Escalade | Navigator | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $93,995 | $94,890 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 440 hp | Navigator |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 510 lb-ft | Navigator |
| MPG combined | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 120.5 cu ft | 22.9 cu ft to 107.0 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.5 cu ft | 22.9 cu ft | Escalade |
| Rear legroom | 41.8 in | 42.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 43.5 in | Escalade |
| Length | 211.9 in | 210.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 81.1 in | 80.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,860 lb | 5,929 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 8,100 lb | 8,700 lb | Navigator |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.9 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 s estimate | 5.6 s estimate | Navigator |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Escalade RWD $91,100 | Navigator Premiere 4WD $91,995 | $895 |
| Navigator Premiere 4WD $91,995 | Escalade RWD $91,100 | $895 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Escalade | Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $93,995 | $94,890 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,259 | $2,259 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $13,553 | $13,553 |
| Total, 6 years | $107,548 | $108,443 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Navigator wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Navigator | 5% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Navigator | 7% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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