Nothing is significantly different. A little more MPG. Some more transmission gears is an advantage. Most of the tech stuff can be added in as desired. Body on frame V8 american SUVs with leather seats. You can affordably rebuild the seat with new materials. I’ve been really happy with my new to me 112k mile 05 escalade and there is nothing a 2022 Escalade could do for me that would justify a 12x multiple or more in cost. I can work on my own stuff and don’t put enough miles on that the MPG would matter. The new stuff only has the advantage of being new. I doubt they will run as well in 15 years as the GMT 800s do now or the ‘not 3 valve’ Fords. I can’t imagine any new domestic SUV even driving twice as good, making the new ones a bad value. A total luxury spend.No-they are. But you are right that they have seen massive price increases.......
In some ways the older model is better for my needs. Its less gigantic. An 05 escalade short wheel base is maneuverable. The new ones are bigger in all dimensions. Fully depreciated but still nice is awesome.