If you’d like a roomy, well-appointed, full-size SUV, there’s no need to buy a luxury model. The new Ford Expedition has spacious seating for eight passengers, and higher trims are awash in first-class materials. The new Cadillac Escalade is also roomy and well-equipped, but it doesn’t offer Hicksville drivers as much for the money. Jim Schmidt Ford produced the following comparison of the two SUVs so that you can decide for yourself between the two.
Performance
Gas Mileage
Most large SUVs aren’t very fuel-efficient, but the new Ford Expedition is thriftier than many models in its class. Paulding, OH drivers will appreciate that the Expedition earns up to 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway when properly equipped.
The new Cadillac Escalade only returns 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway with its most efficient gas engine and rear-wheel drive.
Towing Capability
If want to pull boats or campers to Saint Anthonys Center Lake near Auburn, IN, the new Ford Expedition has the muscle to do it. When properly equipped, the Expedition can tow up to 9,300 pounds.
The new Cadillac Escalade has a maximum towing capacity of just 8,200 pounds.
Off-Roading Ability
If you like to drive on rough wilderness trails near Butler, IN, the new Ford Expedition is an excellent choice. It has 9.7 inches of ground clearance and available four-wheel drive that enables it to excel off the beaten path. Expedition Timberline trims have all-terrain tires, performance-tuned shocks, a two-speed transfer case, and an electronic limited-slip differential that enables them to go almost anywhere.
The new Cadillac Escalade only has eight inches of ground clearance. Four-wheel drive is available in the Escalade, but Cadillac doesn’t offer it in an off-road-oriented trim.
Interior
Cabin Materials
While it’s not a luxury SUV, the new Ford Expedition has a well-crafted interior with a rugged yet refined aesthetic. New Haven, IN drivers will like the Palermo leather seats and aluminum or open-pore wood inlays in higher trims.
The new Cadillac Escalade also has a bold, opulent interior that’s packed with premium materials, but it’s not as nice for the price.
Safety
Nothing is more important than the safety of you and your family, and the new Ford Expedition was built with a solid frame and a comprehensive airbag system for your protection. It also comes with a wealth of useful driver assistance features. Careful people in Hicksville, OH will appreciate that the Expedition earned five out of five stars in overall safety ratings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The new Cadillac Escalade also comes with a wide array of advanced active safety features. However, it only received four out of five stars in ratings by the NHTSA.
Price
The entry-level MSRP for the new Ford Expedition costs over $23,000 less than the Cadillac Escalade’s base trim. Paulding, OH drivers will even pay around $68,000 less for the Expedition’s top-tier trim than they would for the Escalade’s range-topping model.
Test Drive a New Ford Expedition Model at Jim Schmidt Ford
The new Ford Expedition is a large SUV with a plush interior and stout towing skills. Jim Schmidt Ford has a wide range of Expedition trims for sale or lease near Auburn, IN. Stop by our dealership and test drive your favorite Expedition model today.