Cadillac Escalade vs Lincoln Aviator

2023 Cadillac Escalade
2023 Cadillac Escalade
$79,295MSRP
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2023 Lincoln Aviator
2023 Lincoln Aviator
$51,370MSRP
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2023 Cadillac Escalade
$79,295MSRP
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2023 Lincoln Aviator
$51,370MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1999-2000

Years produced

2003-2005

MSRP

$79,295

MSRP

$51,370

Average price

$74,573

Average price

$56,099

Listings

376

Listings

451
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10
Pros
  • Impressive technology
  • Impressive stereo
  • Plenty of cargo space
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Underwhelming base engine
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Comfortable
  • Impressive stereo
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range
  • Cramped third row
  • Outdated technology

Reviews Summary

The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers.

Reviews Summary

There is a reason that Ford’s Lincoln luxury division emphasizes the ethos of “Quiet Flight” when discussing its products, and our 2023 Aviator Grand Touring proved itself the epitome of this concept. It quietly glides everywhere you go, swaddling you in comfort, luxury, and high-tech features. And Lincoln hasn’t altered this formula for the new model year. (Note the unit shown in this review is in US specification with Black Label packaging, which is not available in Canada.)
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

6.2L 420 hp V8

Engine

3.0L 400 hp V6

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

8

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

14

MPG City

18

MPG Highway

19

MPG Highway

26
2023 Cadillac Escalade
2023 Cadillac Escalade
$79,295MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2023 Lincoln Aviator
2023 Lincoln Aviator
$51,370MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Cadillac Escalade
$79,295MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Lincoln Aviator
$51,370MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
1999-2000
2003-2005
MSRP
$79,295
$51,370
Average price
$74,573
$56,099
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.4
4.6
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Read full review

7.0 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Impressive technology
  • Impressive stereo
  • Plenty of cargo space
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Underwhelming base engine
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Comfortable
  • Impressive stereo
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range
  • Cramped third row
  • Outdated technology
Summary
The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers.
There is a reason that Ford’s Lincoln luxury division emphasizes the ethos of “Quiet Flight” when discussing its products, and our 2023 Aviator Grand Touring proved itself the epitome of this concept. It quietly glides everywhere you go, swaddling you in comfort, luxury, and high-tech features. And Lincoln hasn’t altered this formula for the new model year. (Note the unit shown in this review is in US specification with Black Label packaging, which is not available in Canada.)
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
6.2L 420 hp V8
3.0L 400 hp V6
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
8
7
Horsepower
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
MPG City
14
18
MPG Highway
19
26
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