Grand Wagoneer vs Escalade: Luxury SUV Showdown

If you are looking to buy a large luxury SUV, there are two models that typically come to mind for most: The Grand Wagoneer and the Escalade. So the question lies in which is better? Let's take a look at the differences between the two.

Looking for some umph in your SUV? Although both the Grand Wagoneer and the Escalade have the strength to pull its weight, when comparing the two vehicles the Grand Wagoneer wins out. With its standard 6.4-liter Hemi V8 and steep-geared 8-speed automatic, the Grand Wagoneer's punchy acceleration feels substantially quicker than what you get from the Escalade's 6.2-liter V8. Maneuvering turns are smoother in the Wagoneer as well.

True to its Jeep roots, the Wagoneer's standard equipment includes multiple terrain modes (Rock, Sand/Mud, and Snow, in addition to Auto and Sport), and an adjustable air suspension that raises ground clearance to 10 inches. There's also an "Off-Road Pages" app on the screen that provides a multitude of temp- and angle-monitoring metrics.

The Jeep also offers more comfort for passengers in the back. Second-row window shades and ventilated seats are available here but not on the Escalade. There is also an optional second-row center console that mimics the one in the front and includes its own 10.1-inch climate touchscreen. Further back, the Grand Wagoneer's comfortable third row even gets its own separate fixed-glass sunroof. The Escalade's panoramic unit only reaches to the second row.

Upfront, features are more on par. Both Cadillac and Jeep offer:

Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats
Wireless phone charging
An optional center-console cooling compartment
Connectivity ports (The Wagoneer has more…11 plus wireless charging ports, to be exact!)

In our opinion, the Grand Wagoneer wins out over the Escalade. But let's let you be the judge! Stop by Benson CDJR today and take a Grand Wagoneer for a test drive! Pile in the family and experience a true luxury SUV. Call, visit us online, or stop in today!