Key Takeaways
- The Jeep Wagoneer is significantly cheaper than the Escalade, from $20,000 to $70,000 cheaper depending on trim.
- The Jeep Wagoneer is larger than the Escalade giving you and your passengers more legroom and cargo space.
- The Wagoneer gets better gas mileage than the Escalade, saving you money up front and in the long run.
Which is cheaper, the Jeep Wagoneer or the Cadillac Escalade?
The Jeep Wagoneer is cheaper than the Cadillac Escalade by about $20,000 for the base MSRP, and by about $70,000 for the models top tier trims. This is mainly because the Cadillac Escalade is marketed strictly as a luxury vehicle, and as such costs significantly more, and comes with a few more creature comforts than the Jeep Wagoneer does. On top of the regular price you pay for the materials, the Cadillac Escalade holds a certain place as a luxury vehicle and as a result its name can add to its price point. The main difference between the two vehicles will mainly be luxury, when you pay for the Cadillac its number one feature is simply comfort and convenience. The Wagoneer provides modest comfort, with competitive pricing and power.
Which is bigger, the Jeep Wagoneer or the Cadillac Escalade?
The Jeep Wagoneer is bigger than the Cadillac Escalade. The Jeep Wagoneer is 215 inches long, 84 inches wide and is 75 inches tall. The Escalade is 212 inches long, 81 inches tall, and 77 inches tall. What do these numbers mean? Well a couple of things. The Wagoneer offers more comfort for passengers and drivers as there will be more leg space, and more space between passengers. The Escalade does have more head room, but that does not make up for the amount of legroom it offers. The Wagoneer also has more cargo space, with 2 more cubic feet of space than the Escalade, and almost 6 more cubic feet when the seat is folded down. How much space is that exactly? The translation is that the Wagoneer can fit you one more carryon, and if you have ever been on a road trip with a family, you know that extra carry on makes a huge difference. We will definitely say that you get a significantly more upscale interior on the Escalade, with nicer looking materials. However, we do prefer the simple design of the Wagoneer, it exudes excellence without going over the top.
Is the Jeep Wagoneer more Fuel Efficient than The Cadillac Escalade?
The Jeep Wagoneer is more fuel efficient than the Cadillac Escalade. This family sized SUV gets an impressive 17 mpg in town and 23 mpg on the highway with rear wheel drive. Adding all-wheel drive drops each of those numbers respectively by one. The Cadillac Escalade gets 15 mpg in town and 20 mpg on the highway with rear wheel drive, and also loses 1 mpg when all wheel drive is added. The Jeep Wagoneer is priced better and also will cost you less over time. When carting your family around, those numbers might not seem like much at first, but at the end of the year the Wagoneer can save you hundreds and maybe even thousands of dollars depending on how much you drive and your intended purpose. The Jeep Wagoneer might not have as much luxury as the Escalade does, but it is definitely the better option for your family.