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2008 Cadillac Escalade Base

SUV · 403 hp · 14 mpg combined

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$55,990Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Escalade is right for you?

Two trims, $55,990 to $76,595. Tap one to open it.

$55,990This trimBase403 hp $76,595+$20,605Platinum Edition403 hp

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The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

403hp6.2L eight-cylinder

417lb-ftTorque

14mpgCombined · 12 city · 18–19 highway

RWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

16.9 cu ftCargo volume

5,459–5,665 lbsCurb weight

7,000–7,100 lbsGVWR

7,700–8,000 lbsMax towing

1,435–1,541 lbsMax payload

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

Ebony
Cocoa/Very Light Cashmere

Both leather.

7 factory paints

Blue Chip
White Diamond Tricoat
Quicksilver
Gold Mist
Black Raven
Infrared Tintcoat
Stealth Gray

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2008 Escalade.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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