2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV trim levels explained
Base to top
$29,300
- 11 trims. $80,795 to $110,095.
- Base: Luxury 2WD. Top: Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD.
All 11 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 2WD | $80,795 | $1,795 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Luxury 4WD | $83,795 | $1,795 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | $89,595 | $1,795 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport RWD | $92,595 | $1,795 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | $92,595 | $1,795 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport 4WD | $95,595 | $1,795 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport Platinum RWD | $107,095 | $1,795 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum RWD | $107,095 | $1,795 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport Platinum 4WD | $110,095 | $1,795 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Prem Lux Platinum 4WD | $110,095 | $1,795 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 8 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD | $110,095 | $1,795 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
Luxury to Premium Luxury: +$8,800
Luxury 2WD $80,795 to Premium Luxury RWD $89,595.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Blind spot warning, Panoramic roof.
Premium Luxury to Sport: +$3,000
Premium Luxury RWD $89,595 to Sport RWD $92,595.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Collision warning with auto brake.
Sport to Sport Platinum: +$14,500
Sport RWD $92,595 to Sport Platinum RWD $107,095.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Rear DVD player, Leather interior trim.
Premium Luxury Platinum to Prem Lux Platinum: $0
Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD $110,095 to Prem Lux Platinum 4WD $110,095.
- 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, $89,595.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Luxury 2WD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Luxury 2WD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Luxury 2WD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium Luxury RWD, $89,595.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Luxury 2WD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Luxury 2WD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: Luxury 2WD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Luxury 2WD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Luxury 2WD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Luxury 2WD, $80,795.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premium Luxury RWD, $89,595.
- 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 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 4WD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Luxury 4WD, $83,795.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: every trim, 420 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 16 mpg.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Luxury 4WD, Sport 4WD, Prem Lux Platinum 4WD, Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD.
- Dropped: Luxury AWD, Sport AWD, Premium Luxury Platinum AWD, Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$3,500.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 2WD | $79,195 | $80,795 | +$1,600 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | $86,195 | $89,595 | +$3,400 |
| Sport RWD | $88,895 | $92,595 | +$3,700 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | $89,195 | $92,595 | +$3,400 |
| Sport Platinum RWD | $103,595 | $107,095 | +$3,500 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum RWD | $103,595 | $107,095 | +$3,500 |
| Sport Platinum 4WD | $106,595 | $110,095 | +$3,500 |
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What this cannot tell you
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