2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV trim levels explained
Base to top
$27,400
- 11 trims. $79,195 to $106,595.
- Base: Luxury 2WD. Top: Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD.
All 11 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 2WD | $79,195 | $1,695 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Luxury AWD | $82,195 | $1,695 | 6.2L | 420 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | $86,195 | $1,695 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Sport RWD | $88,895 | $1,695 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | $89,195 | $1,695 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport AWD | $91,895 | $1,695 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport Platinum RWD | $103,595 | $1,695 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum RWD | $103,595 | $1,695 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Sport Platinum 4WD | $106,595 | $1,695 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum AWD | $106,595 | $1,695 | 6.2L | 420 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD | $106,595 | $1,695 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 8 |
What changes at each step
Luxury to Premium Luxury: +$7,000
Luxury 2WD $79,195 to Premium Luxury RWD $86,195.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Blind spot warning, Panoramic roof.
Premium Luxury to Sport: +$2,700
Premium Luxury RWD $86,195 to Sport RWD $88,895.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Collision warning with auto brake.
Sport to Sport Platinum: +$14,700
Sport RWD $88,895 to Sport Platinum RWD $103,595.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Rear DVD player, Leather interior trim.
Premium Luxury Platinum to Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D: $0
Premium Luxury Platinum AWD $106,595 to Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD $106,595.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
- Cargo: 41.5 cu ft to 94.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premium Luxury RWD, $86,195.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Luxury 2WD, $79,195.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Luxury 2WD, $79,195.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Luxury 2WD, $79,195.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium Luxury RWD, $86,195.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Luxury 2WD, $79,195.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Luxury 2WD, $79,195.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: Luxury 2WD, $79,195.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Luxury 2WD, $79,195.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Luxury 2WD, $79,195.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Luxury 2WD, $79,195.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premium Luxury RWD, $86,195.
- Not on any trim: premium audio.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Luxury | Premium Luxury | Sport | Sport Platinum | Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S | S | S |
| 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 | S | 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 | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | S | S | S | S |
No equipment data: Premium Luxury Platinum RWD, Premium Luxury Platinum AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Luxury AWD, $82,195.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: every trim, 420 hp.
- The best mpg: Luxury 2WD, 17 mpg, $79,195.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Luxury 2WD, Luxury AWD, Sport RWD, Sport AWD, Sport Platinum RWD, Premium Luxury Platinum RWD, Sport Platinum 4WD, Premium Luxury Platinum AWD, Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD.
- Dropped: 2WD, 4WD, Luxury RWD, Luxury 4WD, Platinum RWD, Platinum 4WD.
- Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: -$2,000.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Luxury RWD | $88,195 | $86,195 | -$2,000 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | $91,195 | $89,195 | -$2,000 |
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