Comparing the Suburban with the Cadillac Escalade
There is no shortage of SUVs in the marketplace, but when it comes to SUVs the size of the Chevrolet Suburban, the competitors dwindle to a handful, and most of that handful are from GM. We are speaking of the GMC Yukon XL and the Cadillac Escalade ESV. These are models with the same platform, largely the same engine choices, and generally the same engineering. If you are looking at a high-spec Suburban or a comparable GMC model, you may also wonder: “Can I get a Cadillac Escalade for this money?” The answer is both “maybe” and “no.” Let Dieffenbach GM explain.
First, it is essential to realize that the Escalade ESV is the model to compare against for size equivalency. They have the same 134-inch wheelbase and 41.5 cubic feet of space behind the third seat.
The top-level Suburban model is the High Country 4WD, equipped with the optional 6.2-liter V8, with a starting MSRP of $84,895. In both the Suburban and Escalade ESV, this engine produces 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The standard 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is a little less at $83,395. The base Escalade ESV is the 2WD Luxury model. Equipped with either the same 6.2-liter V8 gas or the 3.0 Duramax Turbo diesel, its MSRP is the same at $86,990. To reach capability parity with the Suburban, we must add 4WD, bringing its base MSRP to $89,890.
That leaves a $5,000 gap between the top-ranging Suburban and base Escalade ESV. However, if you plan on towing, you will want to opt for the $465 Max Trailering Package and the $750 Enhanced Trailer View Package. The combination enhances your trailering with the following:
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
- Hitch View
- Smart Trailer Integration indicator
- Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert
- Trailer Assist Guidelines – A remote camera allows you to view behind the trailer from your center screen.
The Escalade ESV Luxury neither has these features as standard nor is it optionally available. That means you will have to step up to the Premium Luxury Escalade ESV, which has an MSRP of $101,190, plus the optional trailer feature, which brings the price up to $104,490.
This Escalade grade has Super Cruise as standard. To add this beneficial system to the Suburban means adding the $2,700 Advanced Technology Package, which gets you:
- Super Cruise
- Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Rear Seat Media System
Now you are up to $87,155 for the Suburban, which is still a far cry from the $104,490 Cadillac.
There are other paths to take, of course. You can opt for the $4,210 High Country Deluxe package, which includes all the trailering features mentioned above, plus:
- Adaptive Air Ride Suspension
- Panoramic Power Sunroof
- Power Retractable Assist Steps
Add that to the package with Super Cruise, and you still pay around $3,000 more than the base Escalade ESV, which can’t have all the trailing enhancements. There are many ways to configure the Suburban up to the base Escalade ESV, but you get the idea. There is a vast difference between the pricing of the Suburban and the Escalade, which will continue as you try to match features.
It is true that no matter how you configure your Suburban, it will not have the Cadillac’s fancy dashboard or branding. However, the fact remains that opting for the Escalade ESV will either mean spending considerably more money, losing out on some useful features, or both.
Neither the Suburban nor Yukon XL have anything to match the Escalade-V with its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that produces 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque. If you are considering going that route, not only is the Escalade-V Tahoe sized, but you may want to consider if you would better enjoy that kind of power in a 3-row SUV or a world-class mid-engine sports car. Because with the Escalade-V’s starting MSRP of $152,295, you could purchase a 2024 Suburban High Country 4WD and a 2024 Corvette StingRay.
So, come to the Dieffenbach GM Superstore and test drive a Suburban or Yukon XL. Once you take the keys to a well-equipped version of either of these models, we doubt you will wish you purchased anything else.
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