2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL SUV Trims Comparison
Which ESCALADE IQL trim does Edmunds recommend?
You're already spending a good chunk of change on a standard Luxury or Sport model, and for that money you get an impressive list of standard features. The Premium trims build on that list with even more opulent equipment, but the jump in price feels harder to justify.
Trim level differences
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL is available in two styles, Luxury and Sport. Those can be enhanced by stepping up to a higher equipment level, called Premium Luxury and Premium Sport, respectively. Every Escalade IQL is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric drivetrain good for 680 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque typically or a stout 750 hp and 786 lb-ft with the temporary Velocity Max performance mode engaged. Those motors are fed by a 205-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Keep reading for a detailed look at each trim's features.
Pricing
Luxury (Most Popular) - $132,795 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$129,758 Federal EV Tax Credit: not eligible The Luxury trim does not qualify for the Clean Vehicle Credit.
Prices based on sales in VA thru 6/2/25
Final assembly in USA
Compare trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Ashburn, VA
| Vehicle | ESCALADE IQL Luxury | ESCALADE IQL Sport | ESCALADE IQL Premium Luxury | ESCALADE IQL Premium Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Premium Luxury electric DD
| Premium Sport electric DD
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 750 hp | 750 hp | 750 hp | 750 hp |
| Engine torque | 785 lb-ft | 785 lb-ft | 785 lb-ft | 785 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Engine configuration | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Tire size | 275/60R22 | 275/60R22 | 275/50R24 | 275/50R24 |
| Wheel size | - | - | 24 X 9.0-in | - |
| Wheel type | polished alloy wheels | polished alloy wheels | painted/polished alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe | N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe | N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe | N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe |
| Fuel Capacity | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | See EPA Electricity Range | See EPA Electricity Range | See EPA Electricity Range | See EPA Electricity Range |
| Fuel Type | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Section Title | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
| EPA Electricity Range | 460 mi. | 460 mi. | 460 mi. | 460 mi. |
| EPA KWh / 100 mi. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Time To Charge Battery (At 240V) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 39.8 ft. | 39.8 ft. | 39.8 ft. | 39.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | - | - | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 94.1 in. | 94.1 in. | 94.1 in. | 94.1 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 82.4 in. | 82.4 in. | 82.4 in. | 82.4 in. |
| Height | 78.5 in. | 78.5 in. | 78.4 in. | 78.4 in. |
| Length | 228.5 in. | 228.5 in. | 228.5 in. | 228.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 136.2 in. | 136.2 in. | 136.2 in. | 136.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Cargo Space | 24.2 cu. ft. | 24.2 cu. ft. | 24.2 cu. ft. | 24.2 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 75.4 cu. ft. | 75.4 cu. ft. | 75.4 cu. ft. | 75.4 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 43.5 in. | 43.5 in. | 43.5 in. | 43.5 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 45.2 in. | 45.2 in. | 45.2 in. | 45.2 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.4 in. | 65.4 in. | 65.4 in. | 65.4 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 40.6 in. | 40.6 in. | 40.6 in. | 40.6 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Sheer Gray w/Dark Medium Cinder Accents, leatherette Backen Black w/Santorini Accents, leatherette | Sheer Gray w/Dark Medium Cinder Accents, leatherette Backen Black w/Santorini Accents, leatherette | Harbor Blue w/Backen Black Accents, leatherette Camelia w/Backen Black Accents, leatherette | Harbor Blue w/Backen Black Accents, leatherette Camelia w/Backen Black Accents, leatherette |
| Exterior | Adobe Frost Magnus Metal Frost Sandstone Black Raven Black Cherry Tintcoat Vibrant White Tricoat Luna Metallic Deep Space Metallic | Magnus Metal Frost Sandstone Black Raven Black Cherry Tintcoat Vibrant White Tricoat Monarch Orange Luna Metallic Deep Space Metallic | Adobe Frost Magnus Metal Frost Sandstone Black Raven Black Cherry Tintcoat Vibrant White Tricoat Luna Metallic Deep Space Metallic | Magnus Metal Frost Sandstone Black Raven Black Cherry Tintcoat Vibrant White Tricoat Monarch Orange Luna Metallic Deep Space Metallic |