Tuesday, September 27, 2011

What is the difference between the GMC Yukon/Cadillac Escalade/Chevy Tahoe?

I am interested in those 3 and I know that GMC and Cadillac are a step-up from Chevy, but what are the real differences? They seem so similar... Is it worth it to pay the extra for the GMC or Cadillac? Thanks|||If luxury technology/features is your priority then it's definitely worth it to step up to a GMC Denali or Cadillac Escalade.





The basic powertrain is the same across the three, but it's the interior materials/quality that changes with each. Also, GM's Magnetic-Ride-Control technology is exclusive to the Cadillac Escalade.





And I guess if it's important to you, there's the prestige issue, Chevrolet is marketed towards middle-class families that want to do the cross country trip with the boat or trailer/construction workers, GMC Yukon Denali is marketed towards the upper middle-class family that mostly wants to stay close to home with the occasional long trip/professionals, Cadillac Escalade is for the upscale upper middle-class family that wants to haul the family around town, on trips, in style and total luxury/executive professionals.





I personally probably wouldn't spend the extra money for a GMC Denali or Cadillac Escalade. I use my GM trucks for hauling people and gear for snow/camping trips, that sort of thing and the Chevy Tahoe/Suburban has enough tech/luxury for me. I'd rather have a Chevy Suburban for hauling and a Cadillac CTS-V for luxury.|||They are all three the same basic vehicle. BASIC vehicle. The differences are always noticable. Just as a small example all the amenities, (such as carpeting, cigarette lighters, courtesy lights, radio, electric seats), are of a hight quality in the Cadillac. Shocks are a better quality. But the basic frame %26amp; 'shell' of the vehicles are the same. Is it worth the $$ difference. It all depends on the person purchasing the vehicle. Some people buy a vehicle for transportation and look for economy. They buy the Chevy. Some people purcahse a vehicle for transportation, emotion, luxury. They buy the Caddy. All I can tell you is: Once you own a Caddy, you'll never want anything else.|||There are one or two options that may be different and there are some trim options that vary. If you want 18 kinds of leather and real wood, get the caddy. If you want a car that will hold its value... don't get any of them.


They're all the same vehicle made by the same company on the same assembly line. One more reason GM is floundering.|||General motors make them all it's the same vehicle different badge different price that's all|||there really isn't much of a difference except the make and price. They all have the same problems, set-ups, etc....

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