Used Cadillac Escalade vs New XT6

[Bruce Nunnally]

Let's say one needed a vehicle to comfortably carry 5 adults plus light bags and be in service for 5 years after purchase.  I think in the current line-up that would be an Escalade, starting at $78K and rapidly rising to as much as you care to spend, or an XT6, starting at $48K and $60Kish nicely equipped. 

A new Escalade Premium Luxury starts at $92K.  The current generation Escalade came out in 2021.  Prior to that the 4th gen ran from 2015-2020.  The Escalades are made in Arlington Texas.  

These are two pretty different vehicles in construction, with two different engines, but both can meet the 'carry 5 adults and gear' spec.

So, I set the 'budget' at around $60K, as one can get a new FWD Premium Luxury XT6 with driver assist package (adds technology package) for $59K.  Then I went to look to see what type of used Escalade deals one can get around $60K.

I limited my search to Escalades under 45K miles, and under $60K.  What I find is that an Escalade Premium Luxury with 40K miles or so is around 52-54K asking price.  I also see some with under 30K miles, so I changed the search to "Under $60K and 30K miles, any years".  

That results in a couple of 2019 Escalades, nicely optioned with 25K ish miles.  example

Escalade

Now the Escalade with a 6.2L V8 and 14/23 mpg vs the XT6 with 3.6L V6 and 19/26 mpg is another factor.  The Escalade may differ in tax treatment as business vehicle due to weight and special tax rules.

XT6

Then there is the question, would you rather have a used Escalade or a new XT6 (under a new vehicle warranty et al)?