2026 Cadillac Escalade V trim levels explained
Base to top
$79,900
- 11 trims. $91,100 to $171,000.
- Base: RWD 4dr. Top: Escalade-V ESV 4WD.
All 11 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD 4dr | $91,100 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| RWD 4dr Luxury | $102,100 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| RWD 4dr Sport | $102,700 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| 4WD 4dr Luxury | $105,100 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| 4WD 4dr Sport | $105,700 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| RWD 4dr Platinum Luxury | $119,900 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| RWD 4dr Platinum Sport | $120,400 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| 4WD 4dr Platinum Luxury | $122,900 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| 4WD 4dr Platinum Sport | $123,400 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| 4WD 4dr | $168,000 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Escalade-V ESV 4WD | $171,000 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 13 mpg to 16 mpg | N/A |
What changes at each step
4dr to 4dr Luxury: +$11,000
RWD 4dr $91,100 to RWD 4dr Luxury $102,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
4dr Luxury to 4dr Sport: +$600
RWD 4dr Luxury $102,100 to RWD 4dr Sport $102,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
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4dr Sport to 4dr Platinum Luxury: +$17,200
RWD 4dr Sport $102,700 to RWD 4dr Platinum Luxury $119,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
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4dr Platinum Luxury to 4dr Platinum Sport: +$500
RWD 4dr Platinum Luxury $119,900 to RWD 4dr Platinum Sport $120,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
4dr Platinum Sport to Escalade-V ESV: +$47,600
4WD 4dr Platinum Sport $123,400 to Escalade-V ESV 4WD $171,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 4WD 4dr Luxury, $105,100.
- 7 or more seats: RWD 4dr, 7 seats, $91,100.
- The most hp: every trim, 420 hp.
- The best mpg: RWD 4dr, 17 mpg, $91,100.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: RWD 4dr, RWD 4dr Luxury, RWD 4dr Sport, 4WD 4dr Luxury, 4WD 4dr Sport, RWD 4dr Platinum Luxury, RWD 4dr Platinum Sport, 4WD 4dr Platinum Luxury, 4WD 4dr Platinum Sport, 4WD 4dr.
- Dropped: Escalade-V 4WD.
- Carried over with a price: 1 trim. Median change: +$5,500.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade-V ESV 4WD | $165,500 | $171,000 | +$5,500 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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