2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV trim levels explained
Base to top
$69,900
- 12 trims. $82,295 to $152,195.
- Base: Luxury RWD. Top: V-Series AWD.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury RWD | $82,295 | $1,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Luxury 4WD | $85,295 | $1,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | $91,095 | $1,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport RWD | $94,095 | $1,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | $94,095 | $1,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport 4WD | $97,095 | $1,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport Platinum RWD | $108,595 | $1,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum RWD | $108,595 | $1,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport Platinum 4WD | $111,595 | $1,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD | $111,595 | $1,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD | $111,595 | $1,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 8 |
| V-Series AWD | $152,195 | $1,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 682 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 13 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
Luxury to Premium Luxury: +$8,800
Luxury RWD $82,295 to Premium Luxury RWD $91,095.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Blind spot warning, Panoramic roof.
Premium Luxury to Sport: +$3,000
Premium Luxury RWD $91,095 to Sport RWD $94,095.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Collision warning with auto brake.
Sport to Sport Platinum: +$14,500
Sport RWD $94,095 to Sport Platinum RWD $108,595.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Rear DVD player, Leather interior trim, Leather steering wheel.
Premium Luxury Platinum to Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D: $0
Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD $111,595 to Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD $111,595.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
- Cargo: 41.5 cu ft to 94.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D to V-Series: +$40,600
Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD $111,595 to V-Series AWD $152,195.
- Power: 420 hp to 682 hp.
- MPG: 16 mpg to 13 mpg.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 94.1 cu ft to 41.5 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Night vision.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premium Luxury RWD, $91,095.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Luxury RWD, $82,295.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Luxury RWD, $82,295.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Luxury RWD, $82,295.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium Luxury RWD, $91,095.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Luxury RWD, $82,295.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Luxury RWD, $82,295.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: Luxury RWD, $82,295.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Luxury RWD, $82,295.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Luxury RWD, $82,295.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Luxury RWD, $82,295.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premium Luxury RWD, $91,095.
- 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 | V-Series AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | S | S | S | S | S |
No equipment data: Premium Luxury Platinum RWD, Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Luxury 4WD, $85,295.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: V-Series AWD, 682 hp, $152,195.
- The best mpg: Luxury RWD, 16 mpg, $82,295.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Luxury RWD, Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD, V-Series AWD.
- Dropped: Luxury 2WD, Prem Lux Platinum 4WD.
- Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$1,500.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 4WD | $83,795 | $85,295 | +$1,500 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | $89,595 | $91,095 | +$1,500 |
| Sport RWD | $92,595 | $94,095 | +$1,500 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | $92,595 | $94,095 | +$1,500 |
| Sport 4WD | $95,595 | $97,095 | +$1,500 |
| Sport Platinum RWD | $107,095 | $108,595 | +$1,500 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum RWD | $107,095 | $108,595 | +$1,500 |
| Sport Platinum 4WD | $110,095 | $111,595 | +$1,500 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD | $110,095 | $111,595 | +$1,500 |
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