Compare 2014 Cadillac Escalade vs 2014 INFINITI QX80 vs 2014 Lexus LX

2014 Cadillac Escalade
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2014 INFINITI QX80
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2014 Lexus LX
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2WD 4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Base 14 18 $59,601 $63,745
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury 14 18 $63,551 $67,970
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum 14 18 $75,286 $80,520
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium 14 18 $67,553 $72,250
Escalade AWD 4-Door Base 13 18 $61,985 $66,295
Escalade AWD 4-Door Luxury 13 18 $65,936 $70,520
Escalade AWD 4-Door Platinum 13 18 $77,670 $83,070
Escalade AWD 4-Door Premium 13 18 $69,938 $74,800
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Base 14 18 $62,032 $66,345
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury 14 18 $65,982 $70,570
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Platinum 14 18 $77,717 $83,120
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium 14 18 $70,545 $75,450
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Base 13 18 $64,416 $68,895
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Luxury 13 18 $68,367 $73,120
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Platinum 13 18 $80,101 $85,670
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Premium 13 18 $72,930 $78,000
2WD 4-Door
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4WD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
LX 570 4WD 4-Door 12 17 $76,019 $82,630
Pricing
Invoice Price
$59,601
$58,311
$76,019
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$63,745
$62,700
$82,630
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1062 / month
$1045 / month
$1377 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.2
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Cadillac Escalade remains one of the brawniest, most luxurious large SUVs, although some shoppers will be left wanting more modern interfaces inside. If you're looking for a luxury SUV with legitimate off-roading potential, vehicles like the QX80 fit your niche interests. The Lexus LX 570 is luxurious and capable, but above all, bulky.
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Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 14 mpg 12 mpg
Highway
18 mpg 20 mpg 17 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate - -
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
41.30 39.6 42.9
Third Head Room (in)
37.90 36.8 35.8
Front Hip Room (in)
60.50 59.2 58.8
Third Shoulder Room (in)
61.70 60.5 62.3
Second Leg Room (in)
39.00 41 34.4
Front Head Room (in)
41.10 39.9 38.3
Second Hip Room (in)
60.60 58.4 58.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.20 63.8 61
Passenger Capacity
7 7 8
Third Leg Room (in)
25.60 28.8 28.3
Second Head Room (in)
39.20 40 38.9
Third Hip Room (in)
49.10 48.8 56.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.20 63.5 61.4
Exterior Dimensions
Step Up Height - Side (in)
21.80 - -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.6 - -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
202.50 - -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.3 - -
Height, Overall (in)
75.90 75.8 73.4
Step Up Height - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
N/A - -
Wheelbase (in)
116.00 121.1 112.2
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9.3 - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.00 79.9 77.6
Side Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Front (in)
N/A - -
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.9 64.4
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67.5 64.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 9.2 8.9
Length, Overall (in)
- 208.3 197
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA - -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
108.9 95.1 83.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
16.9 16.6 15.5
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
60.3 49.6 41
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x 0.787 13.8 13.6
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 x 1.18 13.8 13.4
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 26 24.6
Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA - -
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A - -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.75 - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 41.6 -
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
3 - -
Tires
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 Full-Size Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
QXK NA NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A - -
Spare Tire Order Code
ZRS NA NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
N/A - -
Rear Tire Size
P265/65R18 P275/60HR20 P285/50VR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
N/A - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A - -
Rear Tire Order Code
QXK NA NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
N/A - -
Front Tire Size
P265/65R18 P275/60HR20 P285/50VR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
N/A - -
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000 7000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
8300 8500 7000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500 700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
1245 850 700
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 8500 7000
Weight Information
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2810 - -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100 7300 7385
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3250 - -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2717 - -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
14000 - -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3550 - -
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 20 X 8 20 X 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 Full-Size Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 20 X 8 20 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
17.6 - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA 710 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 130 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 710 -
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
403 @ 5700 400 @ 5800 383 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8 Premium Unleaded V-8 Premium Unleaded V-8
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Engine Oil Cooler
NA None None
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
417 @ 4300 413 @ 4000 403 @ 3600
Engine Order Code
L94 NA NA
Displacement
6.2L/376 5.6 L/339 5.7 L/346
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 14 12
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16 16 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
18 20 17
Transmission
Trans PTO Access
NA No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 1.00 0.73
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.06 4.04 3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.36 3.17 1.96
Trans Order Code
MYC NA NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No No
Trans Power Take Off
NA - -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15 1.41 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model
NA None Electronic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.66 0.86 0.59
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.02 4.89 3.33
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - -
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 2.03 1.35
Trans Type
6 7 6
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.78 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac Escalade INFINITI QX80 Lexus LX 570
Body Code
N/A S S
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.42 2.94 3.91
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
1.81 - -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3925 - -
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.10 - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA 2.94 3.91
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
1.81 - -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating Independent Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 - -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 - -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3250 - -
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder-type - -
Doors
Side Door Type
Swing-out - -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.4 11.2 13.1 (Est)
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 (2013) - -
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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