Comparison - Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury 2020 - vs - Nissan Armada Platinum 2021

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Average Price: 
$
91,195
Updated: 
19 Aug 2019
$
67,900
Updated: 
15 Dec 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2021
Total Seating: 
7
8
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
31.00gals
26.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Raven
#000000
Bronze Dune Metallic
#B2ABA5
Crystal White Tricoat
#DDE0DB
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
#26313D
Silver Coast Metallic
#B6B3A4
Red Passion Tintcoat
#802F38
Radiant Silver Metallic
#DADEDD
Dark Granite Metallic
#76777C
Color: 
Coulis Red Pearl
#601419
Aspen White TriCoat
#F2F6EB
Brilliant Silver Metallic
#C2C5CB
Gun Metallic
#858885
Super Black
#170E0F
Mocha Almond Pearl
#4B3D32
Hermosa Blue Pearl
#282E45

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

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

Pros
In-your-face design
V-8 thrust
Comfortable interior
Good towing ability

Cons
Ride not as composed as rivals
Curiously cramped for passengers
So, so thirsty
Too in-your-face for most

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade ranked #9 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Cadillac Escalade has a score of 6.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 27 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Strong engine
High towing capacity
Lots of passenger and cargo space in ESV models

Cons
Tight third row in standard-wheelbase models
Complicated infotainment controls
Feels less composed around turns than its rivals

By: 
usnews.com

New Dark Mocha Metallic exterior color.Rear-seat DVD entertainment system has been discontinued.

Pros
Strong V8 engine never lacks for power
Cabin remains quiet on any type of road
Seats up to eight passengers
Tows up to 8,100 pounds

Cons
Ride quality is less refined than that of some other luxury SUVs
Sheer size requires careful maneuvering in tight quarters
High cargo floor hinders easy luggage and cargo loading
Infotainment interface isn't always intuitive

By: 
edmunds.com

The Armada gets a significant makeover for 2021, starting with a squarer front end featuring prominent headlights. The design revisions reach out back, too, with a new bumper and taillights that are connected by a continuous trim piece. There's also a newly available Midnight Edition with blacked-out trim. Inside, Nissan redesigned the center stack and added a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay.

PROS
Serenely quiet and comfy,
smooth,
potent powertrain,
pillowy ride.

CONS
Dreadful fuel economy,
some dated interior elements,
wanders at highway speeds.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Nissan Armada is a big, comfortable brute that can tow the boat and haul the family all at once.

PROS
Spacious inside
Lusty V-8
Strong for towing
Good safety features
Value at the base level

CONS
Gas guzzler
Third row for kids only
Gets expensive
Plodding moves

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
14.00mpg
13.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
21.00mpg
18.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
32
Cylinders: 
8
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
6.20L
5.60L
Torque: 
460ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
413ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
420hp
at 5 600rpm
400hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
overhead valves (OHV)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
43.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Hands-Free Calling*
Roadside Assistance*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Sun Sensor
Keyless Ignition
Heated Steering Wheel
Adjustable Pedals
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Leather And Wood Steering Wheel
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
Lane Departure Warning
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Blind Spot Warning
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
High Beam Assist
Hill start assist
Traffic Sign Recognition
Push Button Ignition
Remote Engine Start System
Rear Door Alert
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Intermittent rear window wiper
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Cargo-area storage under floor
Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with contrast stitching
Leather-wrapped shift knob

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
224.30in
208.90in
Width: 
80.50in
79.90in
Height: 
74.00in
75.80in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
9.20in
Front Track: 
68.70in
67.50in
Rear Track: 
68.60in
67.90in
Wheel Base: 
130.00in
121.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.80
39.80
Rear Head Room: 
39.10
40.00
Front Leg Room: 
45.30in
41.90in
Rear leg room: 
39.70in
41.00in
Front Hip Room: 
60.90in
59.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
64.90in
63.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
60.20in
58.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
64.40in
63.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
120.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7900lbs
8500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
39.30cu.ft
17.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.90degrees
21.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
19.50degrees
22.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
6088.00lbs
6037.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
Hands-Free Entry
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
4 one-touch power windows
Power heated and folding chrome outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
Power liftgate
Power windows with front one-touch auto-up/down
Power door locks with auto-locking feature

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power passenger seat
Passenger Cooled Seat
Driver Cooled Seat
Climate-controlled front seats (heated and cooled)
Quilted leather-appointed seats
10-way power driver's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
10-way power passenger's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
Memory System – driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors
Rear Seats Features: 
Reclining rear seats
Power folding split-bench third row seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Folding center armrest
Folding rear seatback
Multi-Level Heating
Folding center armrest
Heated outboard second-row seats
Power recline and fold third-row 60/40-split fold-down bench seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Front and rear stabilizer bar
Independent double-wishbone suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Three Zone Climate Control
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Auto-dimming outside mirrors
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
Rear air conditioning with rear controls
Rear seat heater ducts under front seats
In-cabin microfilter
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extension
Footwell lights
Rear step lamp
Dual front map lights

Entertainment

DVD player: 
yes
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
no
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
yes
no
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
16 total speakers
Surround Audio (Discrete)
1 subwoofer(s)
Bose premium brand speakers
Blu-Ray/DVD Player
Audio/Video Remote Control Remote Control
Separate Rear Audio
Tri-Zone Entertainment System with dual 8" monitors, remote control, two wireless headphones
USB and HDMI input
Three 12-volt DC power outlets
120-volt AC power outlet
Display Commander
Nissan Door to Door Navigation
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Voice Recognition
Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant
Bluetooth
Bose Premium Audio System
Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology
Radio with 3-month complimentary trial access
MP3/WMA CD playback capability
Speed-sensitive volume control
Five USB ports
Wireless cellphone charger
Radio Data System
Thirteen speakers, including center speaker and subwoofer

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open/close and tilt feature
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 x 9.0 In.
22 x 8.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
All season tires
Painted alloy wheels
all-season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R22
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R22

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
13.8" x 1.2" front vented disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
13.8" x 0.8" rear vented disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Emergency Service*
Post-collision safety system
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
LED headlamp
Pre-Collision Safety System
Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Cornering Lights
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Turn Signal Mirrors
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
Automatic on/off headlights
LED low/high-beam headlights with integrated signature
Energy-absorbing steering column
High-strength side-door guard beams
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), with Easy-Fill Tire Alert

Options

Packages: 
Radiant Package
Escalade Sport Edition
Captain's Chairs Package
Exterior Options: 
22" 7-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Silver Finish
22" Split 7-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Chrome Finish
22" Split 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Chrome Finish
Black Front License Plate Bracket
Polished Exhaust Tip
Power Retractable Assist Steps W/LED Lighting
Black Integrated Roof Rack Rails
22" X 9" 12-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Polished Finish
Wheel Locks
Black Molded Splash Guards
Sunroof Delete
22" 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/High-Gloss Black Finish
Galvano Surround Grille W/Silver Painted Mesh
22" X 9" 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Chrome Finish
22" Dual 7-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Ultra Bright Machined/Midnight Silver Finish
22" Split 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Ultra-Bright Machined/Manoogian Silver Finish
22" 7-Spoke Black Painted Alloy Wheels W/Chrome Inserts
22" 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Ultra Bright Machined/High-Gloss Black Finish
Gun Metallic-painted lower center bumper fascias
Body-color overfenders
Chrome grille and door handles
Side mirrors with puddle lights
Chrome rear finisher
Black rear license plate finisher
Acoustic windshield and front side windows
Rear privacy glass
Dark gray roof rails
Body-color running boards
Class IV tow hitch receiver with 7-pin wiring harness [*]
Interior Options: 
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Digital Headphones
Reflective Front Window Shade
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer
Power Configurable Second Row 60/40 Split-Folding Bench Seats
Premium Carpeted Floor Mats
All-Weather Cargo Mat
All-Weather Floor Mats
Cargo Shade
All-Weather Floor Liner
Interior Protection Package

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Jet Black, leather
#0B0B0B
Shale w/Jet Black Accents, leather
#B8AFA6
Kona Brown/Jet Black Accents, leather
#A35C32
Color: 
Quilted Almond Leather
#B8AB8A
Quilted Espresso Brown Leather
#352D20
Quilted Black Leather
#363B35