2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. 2025 Ford Expedition Max Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

2025 Cadillac
Escalade IQ

MSRP*: $127,700 to $148,200
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2025 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $61,470 to $86,975
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 119.1 ft3 123.1 ft3
Engine
  • 750-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 750 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 8,000 lbs 6,300 - 9,000 lbs
Exterior Length 224.3 in 221.7 in
Exterior Width 82.4 in 81.5 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Head Room Front 43.5 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Cadillac Escalade IQ offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Ford Expedition Max, with comparable head- and legroom. The Cadillac Escalade IQ will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Expedition Max.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Cadillac Escalade IQ will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Ford Expedition Max, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade IQ is a little wider than the Ford Expedition Max, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Cadillac Escalade IQ takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Ford Expedition Max.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade IQ has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Ford Expedition Max, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Ford Expedition Max, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Cadillac Escalade IQ. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade IQ greatly out-muscles the Ford Expedition Max.

Powertrain
The Cadillac Escalade IQ has much lower torque than the Ford Expedition Max, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac Escalade IQ and the Ford Expedition Max. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Cadillac Escalade IQ as you will in the Ford Expedition Max.