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2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition

SUV · 403 hp · 14–16 mpg combined

Sticker from
$85,670Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

10 factory options, from $15 to $235.

Dual Exhaust Delete w/Spare Tire Add$235
Engine Block Heater$75
Wheel Locks$55
Front License Plate Bracket$15
California Emissions Override—
California Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Northeast Emissions—
State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Escalade ESV is right for you?

Four trims, $66,345 to $85,670. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $10,220, from Premium to Platinum Edition.

The numbers.

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

403hp6.2L eight-cylinder
417lb-ftTorque
14–16mpgCombined · 13–14 city · 18 highway
AWD / RWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
45.8 cu ftCargo volume
5,787–5,982 lbsCurb weight
7,200–7,400 lbsGVWR
7,700–8,000 lbsMax towing
1,413–1,418 lbsMax payload

160 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Ebony with Ebony accents
  • Cocoa/Light Linen

Both premium leather.

9 factory paints

  • Midnight Plum Metallic
  • Sapphire Blue Metallic
  • Black Ice Metallic
  • Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • Black Raven
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • White Diamond Tricoat
  • Mocha Steel Metallic
  • Silver Coast Metallic

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2013 Escalade ESV.

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
6 yr / 70,000 mi
Rust
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Roadside
6 yr / 70,000 mi
Maintenance
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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