Head-to-head
2027 Cadillac Escalade vs 2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 90.9 to 68.9, on price, fuel & range. The Cadillac Escalade is ahead on safety.
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2027 Cadillac Escalade
The 2027 Cadillac Escalade is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Escalade 2WD, is EPA-rated at…
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The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
Clear winThe Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 90.9 to 68.9, on price, fuel & range. The Cadillac Escalade is ahead on safety.
Price 2027 Chevrolet Traverse leads by 61.4
Safety 2027 Cadillac Escalade leads by 25
Fuel & range 2027 Chevrolet Traverse leads by 32.3
| Category · weight | 2027 Cadillac Escaladeoverall 68.9 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 90.9 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 38.6 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 67.7 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 68.9 | 90.9 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Cadillac Escalade: base trim LUXURY RWD · Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins
- It starts $64,795 lower ($40,800 against $105,595 base MSRP).
- It costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $4,850).
- It is rated 22 combined against 17 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Cadillac Escalade answers
- It lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 0.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
39 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $105,595 | $40,800 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 8 | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.2L V8 | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 420 hp | — |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 15 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 17 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 19 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 10 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | 76.7 in | — |
| Overall length | 212 in | — |
| Overall width | 81.1 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 121 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 72.9 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 25.5 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.3 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 38.9 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38.2 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 41.8 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 34.9 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,383 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,383 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,400 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 2,017 lbs | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 22 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 275/50R22SL | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 24 gal | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65.5 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.2 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
199 features · differences first, then sharedSafety48 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| HD Surround Vision | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering | std | — |
| Driver Attention Assist | std | — |
| 4-wheel antilock disc brakes | std | — |
| 8 airbags | std | — |
| Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Auxiliary Trailer Camera | opt | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering | std | — |
| Brake lining wear indicator | std | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Content theft-deterrent system | std | — |
| Door locks and latch shields | std | — |
| DuraLife ® brake rotors | std | — |
| Electronic parking brake | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | std | — |
| Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade with Color Matched Rear Calipers | opt | — |
| Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag | std | — |
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | std | — |
| Glass breakage sensor | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Inclination sensor | std | — |
| IntelliBeam | std | — |
| Interior Camera | std | — |
| Interior movement sensor | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Night Vision | opt | — |
| Rear child security door locks | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, second row | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, third row | std | — |
| Seat belts, 3-point driver and front passenger, height-adjustable, include pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control | std | — |
| StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control | std | — |
| Steering column lock | std | — |
| Super Cruise ®, advanced driver assistance technology | std | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system | std | — |
| Tire Fill Alert | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor | opt | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | std | — |
Infotainment25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 55" Horizon Display | std | — |
| Digital Key | std | — |
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charging | std | — |
| 1-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One | std | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | std | — |
| 4-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 55" Horizon Display | std | — |
| 5G vehicle connectivity | std | — |
| AKG ™ Studio 21-speaker audio system | std | — |
| AKG ™ Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos ® | opt | — |
| Augmented Reality | std | — |
| Bluetooth ® | std | — |
| Bluetooth headphones by AKG ™ | opt | — |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus | opt | — |
| Head-Up Display | std | — |
| OnStar ® services capable | std | — |
| OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) | opt | — |
| Rear Seat Entertainment system | opt | — |
| Removes 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | std | — |
| Steering-wheel mounted controls | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charging | std | — |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| AutoSense power liftgate | std | — |
| Remote Start | std | — |
| 110-volt power outlet | std | — |
| 12-volt auxiliary front power outlet | std | — |
| Keyless Open | std | — |
| Keyless Start | std | — |
| Memory settings | std | — |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Power open and close doors | opt | — |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down | std | — |
| Universal Home Remote | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | std | — |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Rear air conditioning | std | — |
Seating15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Heated second row outboard seats | std | — |
| 12-way power driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Black, Leather seating surfaces with precision perforated inserts | opt | — |
| Brandy with Very Dark Atmosphere accents, Leather seating surfaces with precision perforated inserts | opt | — |
| Front bucket seats | std | — |
| Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat | std | — |
| Power-release second row 60/40 split-folding bench seat | opt | — |
| Power-release second row bucket seats | std | — |
| Renaissance Red with Black accents, Leather seating surfaces with faceted quilting | opt | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power lumbar | std | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power | std | — |
| Seat trim, Leather | std | — |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Rear Camera Mirror with washer | std | — |
| Power tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | opt | — |
| All-Weather Floor Liner Package, 3rd row | opt | — |
| All-weather floor liners | opt | — |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Front center console | std | — |
| Front window shade | opt | — |
| Illuminating sill plates | std | — |
| Livery Package | opt | — |
| LPO, Illuminated liftgate sill plate | opt | — |
| Premium carpeted floor mats | opt | — |
| Radiance Lighting ™ | std | — |
| Soft-close doors | opt | — |
| Sport Pedal Cover Kit | opt | — |
| Wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting | std | — |
Exterior41 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators | std | — |
| 22" 12-Spoke Chrome alloy wheels | opt | — |
| 22" 12-Spoke Gloss Black finish alloy wheels | opt | — |
| 22" 9-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish | std | — |
| Acoustic laminated glass | std | — |
| Adaptive Forward Lighting | std | — |
| Automatic headlamp leveling | std | — |
| Automatic on/off headlamps | std | — |
| Black exhaust tips | opt | — |
| Black illuminated Cadillac emblem | opt | — |
| Black roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Body-color door handles with chrome strip | std | — |
| Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators | std | — |
| Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators | std | — |
| Bright roof-mounted side rails | std | — |
| Bright Sport mesh grille with Galvano surround | opt | — |
| Capless Fuel Fill | std | — |
| Dual-outlet exhaust with bright tips | std | — |
| Front license plate bracket | opt | — |
| Galvano Chrome bodyside moldings | std | — |
| Illuminating door handles | std | — |
| LED tail lamps | std | — |
| Locking fuel door | std | — |
| Power SkyGlass roof | std | — |
| Power-retractable assist steps with LED perimeter lighting | std | — |
| Puddle lamp with Cadillac crest | opt | — |
| Radiant Package | opt | — |
| Rainsense automatic wipers | std | — |
| Rear Camera Washer | std | — |
| Rear fascia protector | opt | — |
| Rear intermittent wiper | std | — |
| Spare tire lock | std | — |
| Tire, full-size spare P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall | std | — |
| Tires, 275/50R22SL all-season, blackwall | std | — |
| Touring Package | opt | — |
| Upper active aero shutters | std | — |
| Wheel locks | std | — |
| Wheels, 22" (55.9 cm) steel interim | opt | — |
| Deep-tinted glass | std | — |
| Rear window defogger | std | — |
| Solar-absorbing glass | std | — |
Powertrain24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| 220-amp alternator | std | — |
| 3.23 rear axle ratio | std | — |
| 6.2L V8 engine | std | — |
| Automatic Stop/Start | std | — |
| Automatic Stop/Start disable button | std | — |
| Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System | opt | — |
| Electric Power Steering | std | — |
| Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) | std | — |
| Electronic Transmission Shift | std | — |
| Emissions override, California | opt | — |
| Emissions override, Federal | opt | — |
| Emissions override, state-specific | opt | — |
| Emissions, California state requirements | opt | — |
| Emissions, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington state requirements | opt | — |
| Emissions, Federal requirements | opt | — |
| Engine air filtration monitor | std | — |
| Engine block heater | opt | — |
| External engine oil cooler | std | — |
| Extra capacity cooling system | std | — |
| GVWR, 7400 lbs. (3357 kg) | std | — |
| High-capacity air filter | std | — |
| Performance Upgrade Package | opt | — |
| Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD) | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Ride Control | std | — |
Cargo12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Tow/haul mode selector | std | — |
| Cargo Convenience Package | opt | — |
| Heavy-duty trailering equipment | std | — |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | std | — |
| In-Vehicle Trailering App | std | — |
| Integrated cargo liner | opt | — |
| Integrated trailer brake controller | std | — |
| Retractable cargo shade | opt | — |
| Smart Trailer Integration Indicator | std | — |
| Trailering assist guidelines | std | — |
| Vertical cargo net | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPCadillac Escalade
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Traverse
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Cadillac EscaladeLUXURY RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $105,595 (base trim) | $40,800 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $105,595 – $172,195 7 trims | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Escalade 2WD | Traverse FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 17 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,850 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 yr / 70,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 6 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Cadillac Escalade or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 90.9 to 68.9, on price, fuel & range. The Cadillac Escalade is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse scores 90.9 and the 2027 Cadillac Escalade 68.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Cadillac Escalade or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse starts lower — $40,800 against $105,595, a gap of $64,795 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Cadillac Escalade or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
2027 Cadillac Escalade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Cadillac Escalade and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins: it starts $64,795 lower ($40,800 against $105,595 base MSRP), costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $4,850), and is rated 22 combined against 17 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Cadillac Escalade answers: it lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 0. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.