2020 Cadillac Escalade trim levels explained
Base to top
$20,100
- 8 trims. $75,195 to $95,295.
- Base: 2WD. Top: Platinum 4WD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | $75,195 | $1,295 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| 4WD | $78,195 | $1,295 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Luxury RWD | $80,795 | $1,295 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Luxury 4WD | $83,795 | $1,295 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | $85,195 | $1,295 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | $88,195 | $1,295 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum RWD | $92,295 | $1,295 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum 4WD | $95,295 | $1,295 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
2WD to 4WD: +$3,000
2WD $75,195 to 4WD $78,195.
- Drivetrain: 2WD to 4WD.
No added standard equipment listed.
4WD to Luxury: +$5,600
4WD $78,195 to Luxury 4WD $83,795.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Collision warning, Collision warning with auto brake.
Luxury to Premium Luxury: +$4,400
Luxury RWD $80,795 to Premium Luxury RWD $85,195.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Front DVD player, Rear DVD player.
Premium Luxury to Platinum: +$7,100
Premium Luxury RWD $85,195 to Platinum RWD $92,295.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Luxury RWD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 2WD, $75,195.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: 2WD, $75,195.
- Not on any trim: a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 2WD | 4WD | Luxury | Premium Luxury | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S | S | N |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 4WD, $78,195.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: every trim, 420 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 17 mpg.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: $0.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | $75,195 | $75,195 | $0 |
| 4WD | $78,195 | $78,195 | $0 |
| Luxury RWD | $80,795 | $80,795 | $0 |
| Luxury 4WD | $83,795 | $83,795 | $0 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | $85,195 | $85,195 | $0 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | $88,195 | $88,195 | $0 |
| Platinum RWD | $94,295 | $92,295 | -$2,000 |
| Platinum 4WD | $97,295 | $95,295 | -$2,000 |
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