2026 Cadillac Escalade trim levels explained
Base to top
$76,900
- 12 trims. $91,100 to $168,000.
- Base: RWD. Top: AWD 4dr Escalade-V.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $91,100 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| 4WD | $94,100 | $2,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Luxury RWD | $102,100 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Sport RWD | $102,700 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Luxury 4WD | $105,100 | $2,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Sport 4WD | $105,700 | $2,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum Luxury RWD | $119,900 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum Sport RWD | $120,400 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum Luxury 4WD | $122,900 | $2,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum Sport 4WD | $123,400 | $2,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| V-Series AWD | $168,000 | $2,895 | 6.2L 8cyl | 682 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 13 mpg | 7 |
| AWD 4dr Escalade-V | $168,000 | $2,895 | 6.2L | 682 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 13 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
RWD to 4WD: +$3,000
RWD $91,100 to 4WD $94,100.
- Drivetrain: RWD to 4WD.
- MPG: 17 mpg to 16 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
4WD to Luxury: +$11,000
4WD $94,100 to Luxury 4WD $105,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Luxury to Sport: +$600
Luxury RWD $102,100 to Sport RWD $102,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Panoramic roof.
Sport to Platinum Luxury: +$17,200
Sport RWD $102,700 to Platinum Luxury RWD $119,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Night vision, Rear DVD player, Leather interior trim, Leather steering wheel.
Platinum Luxury to Platinum Sport: +$500
Platinum Luxury RWD $119,900 to Platinum Sport RWD $120,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Platinum Sport to V-Series: +$44,600
Platinum Sport 4WD $123,400 to V-Series AWD $168,000.
- Power: 420 hp to 682 hp.
- MPG: 16 mpg to 13 mpg.
Adds as standard: Refrigerator or cooler.
V-Series to 4dr Escalade-V: $0
V-Series AWD $168,000 to AWD 4dr Escalade-V $168,000.
- Cargo: 25.5 cu ft to 72.9 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Sport RWD, $102,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: RWD, $91,100.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Sport RWD, $102,700.
- Not on any trim: premium audio.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | RWD | 4WD | Luxury | Sport | Platinum Luxury | Platinum Sport | V-Series AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | N | N | N | N |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | S | S | S | S |
No equipment data: AWD 4dr Escalade-V.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 4WD, $94,100.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: V-Series AWD, 682 hp, $168,000.
- The best mpg: RWD, 17 mpg, $91,100.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: RWD, 4WD, Platinum Luxury RWD, Platinum Sport RWD, Platinum Luxury 4WD, Platinum Sport 4WD, AWD 4dr Escalade-V.
- Dropped: RWD 4dr Luxury, 4WD 4dr Luxury, Premium Luxury RWD, RWD 4dr Premium Luxury, RWD 4dr Sport, 4WD 4dr Premium Luxury, 4WD 4dr Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum RWD, Sport Platinum RWD, RWD 4dr Premium Luxury Platinum, RWD 4dr Sport Platinum, 4WD 4dr Premium Luxury Platinum, 4WD 4dr Sport Platinum, AWD 4dr V-Series, Premium Luxury 4WD, Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD, Sport Platinum 4WD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$5,500.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury RWD | $88,100 | $102,100 | +$14,000 |
| Sport RWD | $97,900 | $102,700 | +$4,800 |
| V-Series AWD | $162,500 | $168,000 | +$5,500 |
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