2023 Lincoln Navigator Vs. 2023 Cadillac Escalade
2023 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2023 Cadillac Escalade
The Lincoln Navigator for 2023 was chosen as the #1 large luxury SUV by the experts at U.S. News and World Report. That means it was rated more highly than other worthy competitors like the new Cadillac Escalade. If you're looking for a spacious luxury SUV, the Navigator and the Escalade might be your two finalists. Here's a comparison of these two outstanding vehicles and why we believe you're better off getting the new Lincoln Navigator at Beau Townsend Lincoln of Dayton in Vandalia OH.
A comparison of pricing and trim levels
The latest version of the Lincoln Navigator gives buyers in Dayton, OH a choice of five different trim levels while the 2023 Cadillac Escalade offers six models to choose from. Both vehicles come with a short wheelbase variation and an extended-length body style and you can make the decision on how important extra length is for your family. What matters most is that the Lincoln Navigator has a base-level price that's lower than the Cadillac Escalade.
In addition, the Lincoln Black Label L, the highest-level Lincoln trim, has a base price that's less than $115,000 while the highest-end Cadillac Escalade costs more than $150,000. When you want luxury at a more reasonable price, the Lincoln Navigator is clearly the better value.
A comparison of engines and performance
The Lincoln Navigator keeps things simple with just one engine: A 3.5-liter 6-cylinder twin-turbo power plant that delivers 440 horsepower. The Cadillac Escalade has a much bigger 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine and yet it provides only 420 horsepower. Both vehicles can move from zero to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds.
But when we compare all-wheel drive models, the new Lincoln Navigator delivers a hefty 510 pound-feet of torque while the latest Cadillac Escalade provides only 460 pound-feet of torque. In addition, the Lincoln Navigator has a maximum towing capacity of 8,700 pounds while the Cadillac Escalade can tow only 8,200 pounds. Once again, the Lincoln Navigator is the better choice.
A comparison of fuel efficiency
This is another important checkpoint where the Lincoln Navigator comes in first. The Navigator can give you 17 MPG in the city and up to 23 MPG on highways around Troy, OH. The Cadillac Escalade for 2023 gets only 14 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway. At a time of sky-high fuel prices, the new Lincoln Navigator wins again.
A comparison of interior comfort
Depending on the configuration, you can fit a family of up to eight in luxurious comfort inside the new Lincoln Navigator, while the new Cadillac Escalade has room for only seven. The 2023 Lincoln Navigator offers heated seats and ventilation in both the first and second rows but the Cadillac Escalade gives you standard heated seats only in the front row and doesn't offer ventilation for second-row seats.
A comparison of internal and external space
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator can add an extra seat because it provides more space in the cabin. Passenger volume for the Navigator is 172.1 cubic feet while the Cadillac Escalade gives you only 168.4 cubic feet. What's more, the Navigator is longer at 221.9 inches while the Cadillac Escalade is only 211.9 inches. The new Navigator comes out significantly ahead when it comes to cargo capacity as well, offering 34.3 cubic feet compared to the Escalade with only 25.5 cubic feet.
Test drive the winning Lincoln Navigator
Once you get an in-person look at the new Lincoln Navigator, we're sure you'll agree with the editors at U.S. News and World Report: The new Navigator is the best large luxury SUV you can buy. Test drive it soon at Beau Townsend Lincoln of Dayton in Vandalia OH.
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