2020 Cadillac Escalade vs 2021 GMC Yukon

2020 Cadillac Escalade

2021 GMC Yukon

#12 in Luxury Large SUVs

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2WD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door	14	23	$71,435	$75,195
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury	14	23	$76,755	$80,795
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum	14	23	$87,680	$92,295
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	14	23	$80,935	$85,195
Escalade 4WD 4-Door	14	21	$74,285	$78,195
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Luxury	14	21	$79,605	$83,795
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Platinum	14	21	$90,530	$95,295
Escalade 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	14	21	$83,785	$88,195
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door	14	23	$74,285	$78,195
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury	14	23	$79,605	$83,795
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Platinum	14	23	$90,530	$95,295
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	14	23	$83,785	$88,195
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door	14	21	$77,135	$81,195
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Luxury	14	21	$82,455	$86,795
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Platinum	14	21	$93,380	$98,295
Escalade ESV 4WD 4-Door Premium Luxury	14	21	$86,635	$91,195

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2WD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yukon 2WD 4-Door Denali	N/A	N/A	$64,895	$68,600
Yukon 2WD 4-Door SLE	N/A	N/A	$48,246	$51,000
Yukon 2WD 4-Door SLT	N/A	N/A	$54,868	$58,000
Yukon 4WD 4-Door AT4	N/A	N/A	$61,584	$65,100
Yukon 4WD 4-Door Denali	N/A	N/A	$67,733	$71,600
Yukon 4WD 4-Door SLE	N/A	N/A	$51,084	$54,000
Yukon 4WD 4-Door SLT	N/A	N/A	$57,706	$61,000
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door Denali	N/A	N/A	$67,449	$71,300
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door SLE	N/A	N/A	$50,800	$53,700
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door SLT	N/A	N/A	$57,422	$60,700
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door AT4	N/A	N/A	$64,138	$67,800
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door Denali	N/A	N/A	$70,287	$74,300
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door SLE	N/A	N/A	$53,638	$56,700
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door SLT	N/A	N/A	$60,260	$63,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,435

$64,895

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$75,195

$68,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1253 / month

$1143 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade is ripe for a redesign, so check out rivals before making a call.

Coming to an upper-middle-class neighborhood near you: The 2021 GMC Yukon is richer and bigger, with details and a price tag to match.

TCC Likes

In-your-face design
V-8 thrust
Comfortable interior

Bolder looks
Upscale Denali trim
Tougher AT4 trim

TCC Dislikes

Ride not as composed as rivals
Curiously cramped for passengers
So, so thirsty

…but does it really need to be?
Lots of options
Denali goes heavy on chrome look

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

23 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

60.2

61.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

64.9

Third Leg Room (in)

24.8

34.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

38.9

Third Hip Room (in)

49.3

49.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.4

64.8

Front Leg Room (in)

45.3

44.5

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

38.1

38.2

Front Hip Room (in)

60.9

61.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.6

62.7

Second Leg Room (in)

39.0

Front Head Room (in)

42.8

42.3

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

116

120.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.0

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.5

Side Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

N/A

- TBD -

Step Up Height - Side (in)

22.0

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

32.1

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

203.9

210

Side Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.0

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

74.4

76.5

Step Up Height - Front (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

N/A

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.2

25.5

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)

51.6

72.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

49.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

94.2

122.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13 x 1.2

17 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 0.8

17 x - TBD -

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.4

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.3

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

39.7

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

N/A

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

QSS

XCI

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P275/55R20

275/60R20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

N/A

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

QSS

XCI

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

XCQ

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

N/A

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P275/55R20

275/60R20

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8300

7700

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

8300

8200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

830

770

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7100

7400

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3200

3700

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2704

2728

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

14000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4300

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2607

2628

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 9.0

20 x 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 9.0

20 x 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

16.7

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

800

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

460 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

L86

L87

Displacement

6.2L/376

6.2L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

420 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas V8

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

- TBD -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

- TBD -

Transmission

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.63

- TBD -

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.27

- TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

- TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.69

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

- TBD -

Trans Type

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

- TBD -

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.86

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.98

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

MF6

MQC

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

- TBD -

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

- TBD -

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac Escalade

GMC Yukon

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

1.81

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Solid Axle w/Five-Link Location

Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Coil-Over Shock

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.41

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4300

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3200

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.23

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

1.81

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3200

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Link

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.10

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4300

- TBD -

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder-type

Ladder

Doors

Side Door Type

Swing-out

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

10.3

- TBD -

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

2020 Cadillac Escalade

2021 Escalade selection improving; 2020s still on sale
$9,500 factory rebate on 2020s for all buyers
Lease a 2020 from $789 for 36 months
APR offers still on hold

2021 GMC Yukon

2021 Yukon all-new and arriving
Lease: From $699 for 39 months
Rebates: No cash offers yet
Finance: See dealers for APR offers

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