2023 Cadillac Escalade Trims Comparison
2023 Escalade trim level differences
The 2023 Escalade is a three-row luxury SUV that seats seven passengers standard and offers eight-passenger seating with an optional second-row bench seat. It's available in six trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum and V. All but the Escalade-V come standard with a 6.2-liter V8 (420 horsepower, 460 lb-ft) and rear-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive is optional. A turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft) is also available. The new Escalade-V gets a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 (682 hp, 653 lb-ft) that puts its power to the ground through a specialized all-wheel-drive system. Every Escalade has a 10-speed automatic transmission. Standard feature highlights for the Escalade include:
Which 2023 Escalade trim does Edmunds recommend?
For most Escalade buyers, we suggest the Premium Luxury trim. In addition to gaining a few extra driver assistance features, that trim is also eligible for the air suspension and the Super Cruise hands-free highway driving assist system. Both are worth getting.
Compare 2023 Escalade trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Ashburn, VA
| Vehicle | Escalade Luxury | Escalade Premium Luxury | Escalade Sport | Escalade Sport Platinum | Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum | Escalade V |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | leather | leather | leather | premium leather | premium leather | premium leather |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | |||||
| Engine power | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 682 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm | 653 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 6.2 l | 6.2 l | 6.2 l | 6.2 l | 6.2 l | 6.2 l |
| Engine configuration | v8 | v8 | v8 | v8 | v8 | v8 |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 275/50R22 | 275/50R22 | 275/50R22 | 275/50R22 | 275/50R22 | 275/50R22 |
| Wheel size | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | polished alloy wheels | painted/polished alloy wheels | painted/polished alloy wheels | painted/polished alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 14 / 19 / 16 MPG | 14 / 19 / 16 MPG | 14 / 19 / 16 MPG | 14 / 19 / 16 MPG | 14 / 19 / 16 MPG | 11 / 16 / 13 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.0 gal. | 24.0 gal. | 24.0 gal. | 24.0 gal. | 24.0 gal. | 24.0 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 336 / 456 miles | 336 / 456 miles | 336 / 456 miles | 336 / 456 miles | 336 / 456 miles | 264 / 384 miles |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft. | 39.7 ft. | 39.7 ft. | 39.7 ft. | 39.7 ft. | 39.7 ft. |
| Curb weight | 5,635 lb. | 5,635 lb. | 5,635 lb. | 5,635 lb. | 5,635 lb. | 6,217 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 81.1 in. | 81.1 in. | 81.1 in. | 81.1 in. | 81.1 in. | 81.1 in. |
| Height | 76.7 in. | 76.7 in. | 76.7 in. | 76.7 in. | 76.7 in. | 76.7 in. |
| Length | 211.9 in. | 211.9 in. | 211.9 in. | 211.9 in. | 211.9 in. | 211.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in. | 120.9 in. | 120.9 in. | 120.9 in. | 120.9 in. | 120.9 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Cargo Space | 25.5 cu. ft. | 25.5 cu. ft. | 25.5 cu. ft. | 25.5 cu. ft. | 25.5 cu. ft. | 25.5 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 72.9 cu. ft. | 72.9 cu. ft. | 72.9 cu. ft. | 72.9 cu. ft. | 72.9 cu. ft. | 72.9 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 44.5 in. | 44.5 in. | 44.5 in. | 44.5 in. | 44.5 in. | 44.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.5 in. | 65.5 in. | 65.5 in. | 65.5 in. | 65.5 in. | 65.5 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 64.6 in. | 64.6 in. | 64.6 in. | 64.6 in. | 64.6 in. | 64.6 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $91,318 | $95,046 | $87,651 | $96,358 | $90,945 | $122,894 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $1.22 | $1.27 | $1.17 | $1.28 | $1.21 | $1.64 |
| Depreciation | $38,849 | $41,704 | $33,758 | $40,101 | $36,044 | $53,086 |
| Financing | $11,855 | $12,225 | $12,674 | $14,600 | $13,495 | $20,036 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,931 | $3,015 | $3,117 | $3,555 | $3,304 | $4,790 |
| Fuel | $19,123 | $19,123 | $19,123 | $19,123 | $19,123 | $23,526 |
| Insurance | $5,835 | $6,254 | $6,254 | $6,254 | $6,254 | $6,567 |
| Maintenance | $8,232 | $8,232 | $8,232 | $8,232 | $8,232 | $9,923 |
| Repairs | $4,493 | $4,493 | $4,493 | $4,493 | $4,493 | $4,966 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Jet Black, leatherette | Jet Black, leather Parchment w/Jet Black Accents, leather Brandy w/Very Dark Atmosphere Accents, leather | Jet Black, leather Whisper Beige w/Jet Black Accents, leather Brandy w/Very Dark Atmosphere Accents, leather | Jet Black, premium leather Whisper Beige w/Gideon Accents, premium leather Dark Auburn w/Jet Black Accents, premium leather | Jet Black, premium leather Whisper Beige w/Gideon Accents, premium leather Dark Auburn w/Jet Black Accents, premium leather | Jet Black, premium leather Dark Auburn w/Jet Black Accents, premium leather |
| Exterior | Radiant Red Tintcoat Dark Emerald Metallic Sandstone Metallic Galactic Gray Metallic Dark Moon Blue Metallic Mahogany Metallic Black Raven Argent Silver Metallic Crystal White Tricoat | Radiant Red Tintcoat Dark Emerald Metallic Sandstone Metallic Galactic Gray Metallic Dark Moon Blue Metallic Mahogany Metallic Black Raven Argent Silver Metallic Crystal White Tricoat | Radiant Red Tintcoat Dark Emerald Metallic Sandstone Metallic Galactic Gray Metallic Dark Moon Blue Metallic Mahogany Metallic Black Raven Argent Silver Metallic Crystal White Tricoat | Radiant Red Tintcoat Dark Emerald Metallic Sandstone Metallic Galactic Gray Metallic Dark Moon Blue Metallic Mahogany Metallic Black Raven Argent Silver Metallic Crystal White Tricoat | Radiant Red Tintcoat Dark Emerald Metallic Sandstone Metallic Galactic Gray Metallic Dark Moon Blue Metallic Mahogany Metallic Black Raven Argent Silver Metallic Crystal White Tricoat | Radiant Red Tintcoat Dark Emerald Metallic Black Raven Argent Silver Metallic Crystal White Tricoat |