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2015 Cadillac Escalade Luxury

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

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$75,695Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

  • 420-hp V8
  • Up to 8,300-lb towing
  • Seven seats
  • Standard cooled front seats

Watch for

  • 16–17 mpg combined
  • 15.2–15.3 cu ft cargo
  • 9 open NHTSA campaigns

The 2015 Cadillac Escalade Luxury is a gas SUV with seven seats and four configurations.

Every configuration has a 6.2L 8-cylinder engine rated at 420 hp. Buyers can choose rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, along with a 6-speed or 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Maximum towing ranges from 8,000 to 8,300 lbs, while maximum payload runs from 1,455 to 1,506 lbs. Combined fuel economy is 16 or 17 mpg, depending on configuration. Cargo capacity with all seats in place ranges from 15.2 to 15.3 cu ft.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, three-zone climate control, a power glass moonroof, and power-folding split-bench third-row seats. The audio system has Bose speakers, 16 total speakers, a subwoofer, USB connectivity, and separate rear audio. Driver-assistance equipment includes front, side, and rear-view cameras, front and rear parking sensors, and blind-spot and lane-departure warnings. Original MSRP spans $75,695 to $79,570, with configuration and equipment determining the figure.

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Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

31 factory options, from $15 to $1,995.

22" 6-Spoke High-Gloss Black Wheels$1,995
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels w/Black Inserts$1,995
22" 6-Spoke Split Chrome Wheels$1,995
22" 5-Spoke Silver Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels w/High-Gloss Black$1,995
22" 6-Spoke Chrome Wheels$1,995
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels$1,995
22" 6-Spoke Split Manoogian Silver Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels$1,995
22" 6-Spoke Chrome Multi-Featured Design Wheels$1,900
Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,595
22" Dual 7-Spoke Ultra-Bright Finish Aluminum Wheel$600
Body Color Molded Splash Guards$320
All-Weather Floor Mats$225
Integrated Black Roof Rack Rails$210
Cargo Shade$195
Molded Splash Guards$155
Chrome Exhaust Tip$135
Reflective Front Window Shade$110
Additional Rear Seat Headphones$110
Cargo Mat$85
Engine Block Heater$75
Wheel Locks$55
Front License Plate Bracket$15
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Northeast Emissions—
Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System—
Second Row 60/40 Split-Folding Power Configurable Bench Seats—
State-Specific Emissions Override—
Sunroof Delete—

Which Escalade is right for you?

Four trims, $71,695 to $89,275. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $9,080, from Premium to Platinum.

The numbers.

Four configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic.

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder
460lb-ftTorque
16–17mpgCombined · 14–15 city · 21–22 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic / 8-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
15.2–15.3 cu ftCargo volume
5,594–5,845 lbsCurb weight
7,100–7,300 lbsGVWR
8,000–8,300 lbsMax towing
1,455–1,506 lbsMax payload

138 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Kona Brown with Jet Black accents
  • Shale with Cocoa accents
  • Jet Black

All leather.

9 factory paints

  • White Diamond Tricoat
  • Majestic Plum Metallic
  • Black Raven
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Terra Mocha Metallic
  • Gray Silk Metallic
  • Silver Coast Metallic
  • Dark Granite Metallic
  • Crystal Red Tintcoat

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

Safety and recalls

9 recall campaigns on file.

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

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2015 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
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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Other years of the Escalade Luxury.