2015 Cadillac Escalade vs 2016 Tesla Model X

2015 Cadillac Escalade

2016 Tesla Model X

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2WD 4-Door Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury	15	22	$71,966	$76,970
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum	15	22	$83,472	$89,275
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium	15	22	$76,174	$81,470
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Standard	15	22	$68,226	$72,970
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Luxury	15	21	$74,397	$79,570
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Platinum	15	21	$85,903	$91,875
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium	15	21	$78,605	$84,070
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Standard	15	21	$70,657	$75,570
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury	15	22	$74,771	$79,970
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Platinum	15	22	$86,277	$92,275
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium	15	22	$78,979	$84,470
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Standard	15	22	$71,031	$75,970
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Luxury	14	20	$77,202	$82,570
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Platinum	14	20	$88,708	$94,875
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium	14	20	$81,410	$87,070
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Standard	14	20	$73,462	$78,570

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AWD 4-Door 60D

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model X AWD 4-Door 60D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$74,000
Model X AWD 4-Door 70D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$80,000
Model X AWD 4-Door 75D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$85,500
Model X AWD 4-Door 90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$95,500
Model X AWD 4-Door P100D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$135,500
Model X AWD 4-Door P90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$115,500

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Invoice Price

$71,966

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$76,970

$74,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1283 / month

$1233 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Cadillac Escalade promises--and delivers--more of everything a full-size luxury SUV buyer could want.

The 2016 Tesla Model X is unique, the sole all-electric SUV, even if its interior flexibility isn't what some buyers may expect from a utility vehicle.

TCC Likes

Imposing looks
Vastly upgraded interior
New focus on technology and infotainment

Astonishing performance and economy
Striking falcon-wing doors
Forward-facing seating for six or seven

TCC Dislikes

Still very large
Boldness can be taken for brashness by some
Close kin to the GMC Yukon

Price can soar above six figures
No flat load-floor over second row
Utility not its strongest point

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

22 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

38.10

Front Hip Room (in)

60.90

55.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.60

Second Leg Room (in)

39.00

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

42.80

41.7

Second Hip Room (in)

60.20

Front Shoulder Room (in)

64.90

60.7

Passenger Capacity

Third Leg Room (in)

24.80

Second Head Room (in)

38.70

40.9

Third Hip Room (in)

49.30

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.40

56.8

Front Leg Room (in)

45.30

41.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)

203.90

Side Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.0

Height, Overall (in)

74.40

Step Up Height - Front (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

N/A

Wheelbase (in)

116.00

116.7

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.50

78.7

Side Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

N/A

Step Up Height - Side (in)

22.0

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

32.1

Track Width, Front (in)

67.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

Length, Overall (in)

198.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

94.2

87.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.2

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)

51.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 0.8

14.4

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 1.2

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Location

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

40.7

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

RC4

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P285/45R22

P275/45VR20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

N/A

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

N/A

Rear Tire Order Code

QST

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

N/A

Front Tire Size

P285/45R22

P265/45VR20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

N/A

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

QST

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8300

5000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

830

500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7100

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

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2810

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

22 x 9.0

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

22 x 9.0

20 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

16.7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Watts

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V8

Electric

Fuel System

Direct Gasoline Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

460 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

L86

Displacement

6.2L/376

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

420 @ 5600

518

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

200

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

Trans Order Code

M5U

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.69

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.56

8.28

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.08

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.27

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

9.73

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac Escalade

Tesla Model X

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

1.81

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3925

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Link

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.10

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4100

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

1.81

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.41

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4200

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3250

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.42

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder-type

Doors

Side Door Type

Swing-out

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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