Compare 2012 Cadillac Escalade vs 2012 Ford Expedition vs 2012 GMC Yukon

2012 Cadillac Escalade
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2012 Ford Expedition
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2012 GMC Yukon
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2WD 4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Base 14 18 $59,063 $63,170
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury 14 18 $63,014 $67,395
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum Edition 14 18 $74,748 $79,945
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium 14 18 $67,016 $71,675
Escalade AWD 4-Door Base 13 18 $61,448 $65,720
Escalade AWD 4-Door Luxury 13 18 $65,398 $69,945
Escalade AWD 4-Door Platinum Edition 13 18 $77,132 $82,495
Escalade AWD 4-Door Premium 13 18 $69,400 $74,225
Escalade Hybrid 2WD 4-Door 20 23 $69,049 $73,850
Escalade Hybrid 2WD 4-Door Platinum 20 23 $77,880 $83,295
Escalade Hybrid 4WD 4-Door 20 23 $71,434 $76,400
Escalade Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Platinum 20 23 $80,265 $85,845
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2WD 4-Door King Ranch
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Expedition 2WD 4-Door King Ranch 14 20 $43,569 $46,780
Expedition 2WD 4-Door Limited 14 20 $42,196 $45,270
Expedition 2WD 4-Door XL 14 20 $34,242 $36,530
Expedition 2WD 4-Door XLT 14 20 $36,617 $39,140
Expedition 4WD 4-Door King Ranch 13 18 $46,208 $49,680
Expedition 4WD 4-Door Limited 13 18 $44,835 $48,170
Expedition 4WD 4-Door XL 13 18 $36,881 $39,430
Expedition 4WD 4-Door XLT 13 18 $39,256 $42,040
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2WD 4-Door 1500 Denali
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Yukon 2WD 4-Door 1500 Denali 14 18 $51,159 $55,010
Yukon 2WD 4-Door 1500 SLE 15 21 $37,279 $40,085
Yukon 2WD 4-Door 1500 SLT 15 21 $42,380 $45,570
Yukon 4WD 4-Door 1500 SLE 15 21 $41,008 $44,095
Yukon 4WD 4-Door 1500 SLT 15 21 $45,035 $48,425
Yukon AWD 4-Door 1500 Denali 13 18 $53,944 $58,005
Yukon Hybrid 2WD 4-Door 20 23 $49,584 $52,470
Yukon Hybrid 2WD 4-Door Denali 20 23 $56,969 $60,285
Yukon Hybrid 4WD 4-Door 20 23 $52,239 $55,280
Yukon Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Denali 20 23 $59,657 $63,130
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door 2500 SLE 10 16 $41,891 $45,045
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door 2500 SLT 10 16 $45,960 $49,420
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door 2500 SLE 10 15 $44,533 $47,885
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door 2500 SLT 10 15 $48,606 $52,265
Pricing
Invoice Price
$59,063
$43,569
$51,159
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$63,170
$46,780
$55,010
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1053 / month
$780 / month
$917 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
7.4
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade models still rank among the most luxurious, spacious vehicles at any price—especially if towing capability matters. If you're one of the few SUV fans left standing in the full-size arena, the 2012 Ford Expedition offers truck toughness in a well-rounded, well-featured SUV package. The 2012 GMC Yukon–in Hybrid Denali form especially–makes a strong argument that there's still very much a place in today's market for big, capable, and supremely comfortable body-on-frame SUVs.
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Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 14 mpg 14 mpg
Highway
18 mpg 20 mpg 18 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate Liftgate Liftgate
Interior Dimensions
Third Head Room (in)
37.9 38.3 37.9
Front Hip Room (in)
60.5 60.2 60.3
Third Shoulder Room (in)
61.7 51.9 61.7
Second Leg Room (in)
39.0 39.1 39.0
Front Head Room (in)
41.1 39.6 40.3
Second Hip Room (in)
60.8 59.9 60.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 63.2 65.2
Passenger Capacity
7 8 7
Third Leg Room (in)
25.6 37.7 25.6
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 39.8 39.2
Third Hip Room (in)
49.1 50.2 49.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 63.7 65.2
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.2 41.3
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - 56.7 - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.6 34.8 31.7
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
202.5 206.5 202.0
Side Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - NA
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9 8.7 9.0
Height, Overall (in)
75.9 77.2 76.9
Step Up Height - Front (in)
21.8 - TBD - - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - 34.6 - TBD -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
- TBD - 48.2 - TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
116.0 119.0 116.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9 8.7 9.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.0 78.8 79.0
Side Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD - NA
Overhang, Front (in)
- TBD - 39.2 - TBD -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
21.8 - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 49.2 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 82.5 81.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
108.9 108.3 108.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - 13.1 15.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
16.9 18.6 16.9
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 34.6 41.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 44.4 49.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
60.3 55.0 60.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA NA NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x 0.8 13.5 x 0.9 13.6 x 0.8
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.2 13.0 x 1.2 13.0 x 1.2
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location
NA Midship NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA NA NA
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA NA NA
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 28.0 26.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - 42.2 - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.8 20.0 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 40.8 39.0
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
3 NA - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - 2305 2104
Spare Tire Order Code
ZRS NA ZRS
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - 654 - TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P265/65R18 P275/65R18 P275/55R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - NA - TBD -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - 2305 2104
Rear Tire Order Code
QXK T8B QSS
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - NA - TBD -
Front Tire Size
P265/65R18 P275/65R18 P275/55R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - 654 - TBD -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 NA P265/70R17
Front Tire Order Code
QXK T8B QSS
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
8300 9200 8300
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
1245 1380 1245
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- - NA
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100 7300 7100
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3250 3700 - TBD -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2704 2772 2808
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
14000 15000 14000
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3550 4250 - TBD -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2784 2777 2697
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8 18 x 8.5 20 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 NA 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8 18 x 8.5 20 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 13.0 - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - 2250 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA NA NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 150 160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 650 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
403 @ 5700 310 @ 5100 403 @ 5700
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas/Ethanol V8
Fuel System
SFI Electronic Fuel Injection SFI
Engine Oil Cooler
NA NA NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
417 @ 4300 365 @ 3600 417 @ 4300
Engine Order Code
L94 995 L94
Displacement
6.2L/376 5.4L/330 6.2L/378
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 14 14
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16 16 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
18 20 18
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.06 3.40 3.1
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.36 2.34 2.4
Trans Order Code
MYC 446 MYC
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA NA NA
Trans Power Take Off
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15 1.14 1.2
Trans Description Cont.
HD Automatic w/OD Automatic Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model
NA NA NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.69 0.7
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.03 4.17 4.0
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA NA
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 1.52 1.5
Trans Type
6 6 6
Trans PTO Access
NA NA NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.86 0.9
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac Escalade Ford Expedition GMC Yukon
Body Code
NA 119" WB NA
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door Sport Utility
Suspension
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.42 3.31 3.42
Axle Type - Front
Independent - TBD - Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
46 34.9 46.0
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3925 3500 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link w/Coil Springs Five-Link Multi-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.10 0.7 NA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA NA NA
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 4250 - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
46 34.9 46.0
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating - TBD - Semi-floating
Suspension Type - Front
Independent w/Coil Springs Double Wishbone Coil springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 1.4 1.41
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 4250 - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3250 3500 - TBD -
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder-type Fully Boxed Ladder
Doors
Side Door Type
Swing-out - TBD - NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.6 11.6 11.6
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
1 1 1
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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