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2005 Cadillac Escalade Base
SUV · 345 hp · 13–14 mpg combined
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$53,850Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Two configurations: rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic.
345hp6.0L eight-cylinder
380lb-ftTorque
13–14mpgCombined · 12–13 city · 16–17 highway
RWD / AWD4-speed automatic
7Seats
16.3 cu ftCargo volume
5,367–5,571 lbsCurb weight
6,800–7,000 lbsGVWR
7,400–8,100 lbsMax towing
1,429–1,433 lbsMax payload
133 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- reclining rear seats
- multi-level heated
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- speed-proportional power steering
- rear parking sensors
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- adjustable pedals
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather and wood steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- wood trim on dash
- leather and wood trim on center console
- leather and wood trim on doors
- leather trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- captains chairs front seats
- 14-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 14-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- 2 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P265/70R17 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- front independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- solid live axle rear suspension
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM in dash-CD stereo
- Bose premium brand speakers
- 9 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- Multi-CD located in dash
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- radio data system
- speed sensitive volume control
- separate rear audio
- diversity antenna
2 interiors
- Pewter
- Shale
6 factory paints
- Red E
- Quicksilver
- White Diamond
- Blue Chip
- Black Raven
- Rip Tide Blue
Safety and recalls
4 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2005 Escalade.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
4 yr / 50,000 mi
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Other years of the Escalade Base.
2006 Escalade Base
$53,8507 colors · starting MSRP
2004 Escalade Base
$52,635$1,215 less7 colors · starting MSRP
2007 Escalade Base
$54,670$820 more7 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.