The great thing is that the price difference pretty much disappears if you're willing to go with a used model. I was just looking at 2015 models on Autotrader and found a Yukon XL Denali for $42k and a Caddy Escalade ESV for $43900 -- both with about the same mileage. For 1900 bucks I think I would have to go with the Caddy.
Great review! I'm on my fifth Cadillac Escalade, looking to purchase my sixth one later this year. The deals will be there on the '19's once the 2020 next generation is revealed.
The optional mag-lev suspension on the Premium Luxury and Platinum Escalade makes all the difference in the world, plus the more comfortable seats is worth it. Also the Blu-ray and three screens. I’m sure that Escalade he test drove was a lower end model as it did not have the folding side step or the mag-lev suspension. It didn’t have the massaging seats or the Sumi Black Tamo Ash Exotic wood grain accents because it want a Platinum model. Also Used Escalades are the best value.
I prefer the Escalade, so much so, that I have two.... 2010 and 2017 ESV. The Escalade dash is leaps and bounds nicer, the full LCD gauges look better, the heads up display, 360 cam, better interior with leather on EVERY surface just about make it nicer to me. LED headlights are a plus also. And you didn't mention that the rear view mirror turns to a screen with a flip of the switch.
A Used off lease Escalade is the best value for large SUV’s. If you like the darker, more contemporary, Sumi Black Tamo Ash wood grain, and the massaging seats look for a Platinum trim level Escalade, but expect to pay about 10k more. The Premium Luxury trim level with the mag-lev suspension, folding side steps and safe driving features is easily the best value. I paid $47k for my low mileage Premium Luxury off lease Escalade and I love it. I drove the Denali and it rode like a truck compared to my Escalade. Plus the Escalade’s completely re-worked interior makes it feel special compare to the Denali and the higher end models have a user configurable digital dash and gauges that are well worth the upgrade. High end Escalade gets my vote every time!
As much as I would love the Cadillac, I would have to go with the Denali or a Suburban Mainly for reliably. I definitely need to volunteer for work in Canada
I’m picky about distortion but I do like to play my Escalade on blast. I’ll probably blow a speaker sooner or later. It is the best BOSE sound system GM offers!
Seems to me that car reviews are getting to be more about the gadgets than the mechanics, handling, and reliability of the core vehicle. How does it handle? How good is it in 4wd mode? How does it handle bad dirt roads?? How does it handle hills? How does it handle icy roads? How does it brake? etc etc. To go on and on about the dash design, cameras, touch screen, etc is ridiculous. I love those things too, but they are just nice to have. And, after a few weeks, I forget about them. For me, one of the big hits against Escalade vs Navigator, is Navigator's folding seats are much better and easier. That kind of functionality is important to me. One more thing, Tahoe's always come with weak belly leather on the driver's seat outside quarter panel. They begin to rip after about 6 years. ( Go to any used Tahoe lot, you will see.) That is a major reason why I will soon be buying a Navigator.
Former owner of a Yukon XL and currently drive the Escalade ESV.( 2011)....hands down would go back to the Yukon! Caddy is an overpriced princess honestly. Drivers seat in caddy is far less comfy than my Yukon , if I hit the ditch ( also in AB) my Yukon would get me out , however I have zero confidence in the caddy getting out of a ditch. If we spend that much on another vehicle it will either be Navigator or go back to Yukon. We've had our Caddy for 6 years now and I can't wait till we get rid of it.
I own a 2016 ESV and will never purchase another! I have had so many issues since the day I bought it. Transmission problems, strut issues, vibration problems like your driving over rumble strips, mag ride issues, electrical problems with the auto rear hatch, sunroof problems, dashboard bubbles and it's actually going back in the shop tomorrow for A/C not blowing cold. Cadillac is a POS! I believe it has to do with soooooo many extras that GM tries to cramp into the Cadillac and all computer driven. I should have never sold my 2010 Yukon Denali. It drove like a dream except for dashboard cracking issues, same gos for my 07 Sierra. GM wouldn't recall the dash crack issue eventhough it was happening to thousands of customers. GM has pretty much lost my business especially buying another Escalade.
$120,000 for a new Cadillac Escalade.... SMH, Don't forget about the quickly rising gas prices to fill up that new Cadillac Escalade. 😲 Very nice truck tho.
Honestly the Escalade is so outdated and old. It was dated even when it came out. It's missing alot of features from the competitors and the ones it does have are poorly done. The interior quality is nowhere near class competitive and even basic things like a panoramic sunroof aren't even options. The only thing the Escalade has going for it really is the 3rd row seat. Otherwise something like a Range Rover is more luxurious by far, has much better tech, is built better, and much better off road although most ppl aren't taking a luxury suv off road anyways. Not to mention you can get a Supercharged Range rover which has more power. I know Cadillac can make a better vehicle than this, they need to dump this model and release a new version.
454chevy454 LMAO are u kidding??? That's the most popular feature. I can't name the number of SUV's Denalis and older Escalades that get aftermarket copy cats of the signature taillights. I saw a Denali with both front and rear replaced. It looked dumb lol but can't blame him for trying. I have people stop me all the time and tell me that they love the front and rear. You've gotta be the exception because you're definitely not the rule.
bluemagicstick i had a ctsv for 3 yrs love the car but i always turn away when im walking up to it all Cadillacs are ugly also escalade tail light at night makes me smile
Well bankruptcy isn't a good recipe for auto makers, who build substandard vehicles transmission, and software glitches in escalade and it's $95,000 plus sticker price and the volt dismal failure as well as cadillac ct4 I believe $72.000 sticker price it's a volt with a 4 banger lol yeah it happened lol
Javier Hernandez lmao. I seen it in person look like trash. Big but with a narrow rear? Huh 😕. Man whoever buys that is always secretly going to be watching us Escalade drivers. Stinking Lincoln looks like a 🛶. It was actually uglier seeing it up close then on the internet.
We tested both trucks and the driving experience in the Cadillac we felt was just enough of an improvement that we opted for the caddy.
The great thing is that the price difference pretty much disappears if you're willing to go with a used model. I was just looking at 2015 models on Autotrader and found a Yukon XL Denali for $42k and a Caddy Escalade ESV for $43900 -- both with about the same mileage. For 1900 bucks I think I would have to go with the Caddy.
Same 2018 XL And Caddy ESV, the same package, TV and All. Caddy is actually 1k less.
Same experience for me just bought a 2016 ESV 4x4 Premium Luxury for the same price as a Denali with less features and truck like ride.
Great review! I'm on my fifth Cadillac Escalade, looking to purchase my sixth one later this year. The deals will be there on the '19's once the 2020 next generation is revealed.
Just bought a 19 esv platinum with 38k miles on it for 58k
Cadillac is a great truck but I can't justify the extra 20K so the win goes to the Denali especially if it has a Corsa exhaust 🔨
The optional mag-lev suspension on the Premium Luxury and Platinum Escalade makes all the difference in the world, plus the more comfortable seats is worth it. Also the Blu-ray and three screens. I’m sure that Escalade he test drove was a lower end model as it did not have the folding side step or the mag-lev suspension. It didn’t have the massaging seats or the Sumi Black Tamo Ash Exotic wood grain accents because it want a Platinum model. Also Used Escalades are the best value.
It’s a damn SUV, not a truck
What a great video! Loved the scenery and the good home town feel!!
That's the base model Cadillac so it's about the same as your Denali it's not a premium or platinum
I prefer the Escalade, so much so, that I have two.... 2010 and 2017 ESV. The Escalade dash is leaps and bounds nicer, the full LCD gauges look better, the heads up display, 360 cam, better interior with leather on EVERY surface just about make it nicer to me. LED headlights are a plus also. And you didn't mention that the rear view mirror turns to a screen with a flip of the switch.
Yeah he was driving a low end Escalade. Not the same as the Platinum or the Premium Lixury.
A Used off lease Escalade is the best value for large SUV’s. If you like the darker, more contemporary, Sumi Black Tamo Ash wood grain, and the massaging seats look for a Platinum trim level Escalade, but expect to pay about 10k more.
The Premium Luxury trim level with the mag-lev suspension, folding side steps and safe driving features is easily the best value. I paid $47k for my low mileage Premium Luxury off lease Escalade and I love it. I drove the Denali and it rode like a truck compared to my Escalade.
Plus the Escalade’s completely re-worked interior makes it feel special compare to the Denali and the higher end models have a user configurable digital dash and gauges that are well worth the upgrade.
High end Escalade gets my vote every time!
As much as I would love the Cadillac, I would have to go with the Denali or a Suburban Mainly for reliably. I definitely need to volunteer for work in Canada
Dan Soderholm denali and Escalade are built on the same weak 1500D chassis by GM and the suburban is on the heavier duty reinforced 3500D frame.
He probably meant electronics reliability. The Cadillac is full of it
@@maxchevelle9334 I'm first time hearing that as well
I wasn't aware in Canada cars cost more than in the states.
it's not a cost more, just the exchange rate between canadian and american money. $100,000 U.S. is equal to $122,000 Canadian.
Sounds like what you want to do is work in America and get paid in American money while living in Canada.
When the 360 camera comes out for Denali can a 2018 get it installed?
Escalade is the best hands down !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great presentation man!!!🏆🏆🏆
Thank you
I love my Caddi....all day!
Denali and Cadillac are pretty much the same vehicles. I have Denali & am going to change with Escalade as you said it's VVVIP :)
love this video! i would choose the escalade honestly because i like flashy things but i do love the denali's body and dash board better.
I’d choose both, just because Ive had both of the earlier models of each.
You made my mind going with Denali cuz 20k
Bummer u couldn’t get ur hands on a Platinum Escalade to compare to the Yukon
I on my 4th Denali XL 05, 07, 11, and now 2016, I love them
The Escalade is also beautiful but not worth 20K extra IMO
Looks amazing out there man.
Dang speakers blown on a 2018 Escalade smh my sister's 2007 Acadia still has good working speakers 11 years later
Hammerdown Motorsports yeah no shit
I’m picky about distortion but I do like to play my Escalade on blast. I’ll probably blow a speaker sooner or later. It is the best BOSE sound system GM offers!
Seems to me that car reviews are getting to be more about the gadgets than the mechanics, handling, and reliability of the core vehicle. How does it handle? How good is it in 4wd mode? How does it handle bad dirt roads?? How does it handle hills? How does it handle icy roads? How does it brake? etc etc.
To go on and on about the dash design, cameras, touch screen, etc is ridiculous. I love those things too, but they are just nice to have. And, after a few weeks, I forget about them.
For me, one of the big hits against Escalade vs Navigator, is Navigator's folding seats are much better and easier. That kind of functionality is important to me.
One more thing, Tahoe's always come with weak belly leather on the driver's seat outside quarter panel. They begin to rip after about 6 years. ( Go to any used Tahoe lot, you will see.) That is a major reason why I will soon be buying a Navigator.
You don’t forget about them in the Escalade
Oh yeah and it has the 6.2l engine standard where the Yukon has the 5.3 standard. So it beats it in all those areas mentioned
11 degrees (0:41) or -11 degrees (0:59)?
Hammerdown Motorsports
Okay... So that second mention of the temperature was in Fahrenheit, yes? Cool.
Escalade >>> Denali. ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Now I want to see you drive a navigator and see your reaction. I think I should film this idea haha
Hammerdown Motorsports now to find a Lincoln dealership that is OK with this haha. Will be a fun video
Hammerdown Motorsports and we just hit 500 subscribers!!
Anthony Smith it has some how to videos related to auto repairs, and builds. We have some vlogs as well.
Anthony Smith thanks man we really appreciate that
Escalades are bad ass
Love my Denali. 👍
I’ve always felt a stigma attached to Cadillac... old people or Pimp-ish! Lol
Olde Carr Auto Guy I think of Tony soprano but I think he was riding in a Chevy Tahoe or suburban when he made that one guy crash lol
Just embrace it, one day you’ll be old and pimpish...
😎🇺🇸 Hey Steve 👍 Good Review but I cant afford either one but if I could it would be the Escalade ✌🏻
Former owner of a Yukon XL and currently drive the Escalade ESV.( 2011)....hands down would go back to the Yukon! Caddy is an overpriced princess honestly. Drivers seat in caddy is far less comfy than my Yukon , if I hit the ditch ( also in AB) my Yukon would get me out , however I have zero confidence in the caddy getting out of a ditch. If we spend that much on another vehicle it will either be Navigator or go back to Yukon. We've had our Caddy for 6 years now and I can't wait till we get rid of it.
Why? Did you get the 2WD model? Look for UA-cam videos of Escalade’s pulling trucks out of the sand on the beach... you’d be surprised.
I want to visit Canada before you build a wall to keep Americans out.
The Lincoln Navigator is several steps above the GM products.
I own a 2016 ESV and will never purchase another! I have had so many issues since the day I bought it. Transmission problems, strut issues, vibration problems like your driving over rumble strips, mag ride issues, electrical problems with the auto rear hatch, sunroof problems, dashboard bubbles and it's actually going back in the shop tomorrow for A/C not blowing cold. Cadillac is a POS! I believe it has to do with soooooo many extras that GM tries to cramp into the Cadillac and all computer driven. I should have never sold my 2010 Yukon Denali. It drove like a dream except for dashboard cracking issues, same gos for my 07 Sierra. GM wouldn't recall the dash crack issue eventhough it was happening to thousands of customers. GM has pretty much lost my business especially buying another Escalade.
yeah that sucks i wish their quality would be better for the money
Haven’t experienced that with my 2016. Sorry for your luck
$120,000 for a new Cadillac Escalade.... SMH, Don't forget about the quickly rising gas prices to fill up that new Cadillac Escalade. 😲 Very nice truck tho.
$120k is a loaded Platinum model in the US. That’s not what he is driving. He’s driving an $79k model.
Looks like the whether is pretty bad there!!
Honestly the Escalade is so outdated and old. It was dated even when it came out. It's missing alot of features from the competitors and the ones it does have are poorly done. The interior quality is nowhere near class competitive and even basic things like a panoramic sunroof aren't even options. The only thing the Escalade has going for it really is the 3rd row seat. Otherwise something like a Range Rover is more luxurious by far, has much better tech, is built better, and much better off road although most ppl aren't taking a luxury suv off road anyways. Not to mention you can get a Supercharged Range rover which has more power. I know Cadillac can make a better vehicle than this, they need to dump this model and release a new version.
Simon Strother I disagree alot
as a southern boy i find myself always thinking.... " why the fuck would you live in that climate?"
Escalade ESV 100%
NAVIGATOR is taking over now...cool video
Only reason i have a denali not cadillac is the ugly tail lights and ugly front lights design..... denali is the winner X 1000000
454chevy454 LMAO are u kidding??? That's the most popular feature. I can't name the number of SUV's Denalis and older Escalades that get aftermarket copy cats of the signature taillights. I saw a Denali with both front and rear replaced. It looked dumb lol but can't blame him for trying. I have people stop me all the time and tell me that they love the front and rear. You've gotta be the exception because you're definitely not the rule.
bluemagicstick i had a ctsv for 3 yrs love the car but i always turn away when im walking up to it all Cadillacs are ugly also escalade tail light at night makes me smile
Well bankruptcy isn't a good recipe for auto makers, who build substandard vehicles transmission, and software glitches in escalade and it's $95,000 plus sticker price and the volt dismal failure as well as cadillac ct4 I believe $72.000 sticker price it's a volt with a 4 banger lol yeah it happened lol
Typical rental driver!
Denali and Cadillac are pretty much the same vehicle
Not once you get to the Premium Luxury and Platinum trims in the Escalade. Well worth the upgrades
Navigator for the win.
Interior is so 2013, navigator wins hands down. I have a denali xl but thr Navi is just better simply because it's newer and smarter.
Javier Hernandez lmao. I seen it in person look like trash. Big but with a narrow rear? Huh 😕. Man whoever buys that is always secretly going to be watching us Escalade drivers. Stinking Lincoln looks like a 🛶. It was actually uglier seeing it up close then on the internet.
Cant stand the taillights on the Escalade. They remind me of a hearse.
NWI I love it
Haha. They look like pencils. They aren’t that bad though. I think they are cool.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍🏆
Bury it
Overpriced gm crap just pissed cause your outdone by Ford again
Scott Ratliff lol don't be hating cuz that shit Ford got out beat by GM once more. Even dodge is beating Ford. Ford is garbage as I'm sure u r 👍👍👍
Scott Ratliff damn, well buy one and let me do it for u lol
Scott Ratliff I'm sure ur worthless since u like Ford