Compare the2025 Cadillac Escalade IQVS 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S

The Cadillac Escalade IQ has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Wagoneer S doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Escalade IQ has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Wagoneer S doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Full-time four-wheel drive is standard on the Escalade IQ. Full-time four-wheel drive gives added traction for safety in all conditions, not just off-road, like the only system available on the Wagoneer S.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Escalade IQ helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The Wagoneer S doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the Escalade IQ and Wagoneer S have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Escalade IQ has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Wagoneer S’ Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Escalade IQ and the Wagoneer S have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Escalade IQ comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck. The Wagoneer S’ 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the Escalade IQ 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Jeep covers the Wagoneer S. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the Wagoneer S ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Escalade IQ’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Wagoneer S’ (6 vs. 5 years).

The Escalade IQ’s electric motors produces 250 more horsepower (750 vs. 500) and 261 lbs.-ft. more torque (785 vs. 524) than the Wagoneer S Limited 4dr Sport Utility’s standard electric motors. The Escalade IQ’s electric motors produces 150 more horsepower (750 vs. 600) and 168 lbs.-ft. more torque (785 vs. 617) than the Wagoneer S’ optional electric motors.

The Escalade IQ can travel longer on a full charge than the Wagoneer S on a full charge:

For better traction, the Escalade IQ has larger tires than the Wagoneer S (275/50R24 vs. 235/50R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Escalade IQ has standard 24-inch wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the Wagoneer S.

The Cadillac Escalade IQ’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Jeep Wagoneer S only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The front and rear suspension of the Escalade IQ uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Wagoneer S, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Escalade IQ has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Wagoneer S’ suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Escalade IQ has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Escalade IQ’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Wagoneer S doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Escalade IQ’s wheelbase is 23.2 inches longer than on the Wagoneer S (136.2 inches vs. 113 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Escalade IQ is 4.3 inches wider in the front and 4.2 inches wider in the rear than on the Wagoneer S.

For better maneuverability, the Escalade IQ’s turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the Wagoneer S’ (39.3 feet vs. 40 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Escalade IQ has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Wagoneer S (6.9 vs. 6.4 inches), allowing the Escalade IQ to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Escalade IQ uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Wagoneer S doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Escalade IQ has standard seating for 7 passengers; the Wagoneer S can only carry 5.

The Escalade IQ has 62.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Wagoneer S (161.9 vs. 99.5).

The Escalade IQ has 5.5 inches more front headroom, 3.9 inches more front legroom, 5.7 inches more front hip room, 8 inches more front shoulder room, 2.5 inches more rear headroom, 3.3 inches more rear legroom, 5.9 inches more rear hip room and 6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Wagoneer S.

The Escalade IQ’s cargo area provides more volume than the Wagoneer S.

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Escalade IQ’s second and third row seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Wagoneer S doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

The Escalade IQ’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Wagoneer S’ (8000 vs. 3500 pounds).

If the windows are left open on the Escalade IQ the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Wagoneer S can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Wagoneer S’ cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The Escalade IQ’s standard adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Escalade IQ to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Wagoneer S doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

Both the Escalade IQ and the Wagoneer S offer available massaging front seats. The Escalade IQ also offers optional massaging second row seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging rear seats aren’t available in the Wagoneer S.

The Cadillac Escalade IQ stands out above the Jeep Wagoneer S by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers in the front seat. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility. The Escalade IQ also offers an optional two-device Qi charging system for the second row seat and the Wagoneer S doesn’t.

The Escalade IQ’s Adaptive Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Auto Parking will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Wagoneer S’ automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.