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2020 Cadillac Escalade Luxury

SUV · 420 hp · 17 mpg combined

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$80,795Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

  • 420-hp 6.2L V8
  • Up to 8,300-lb towing
  • Standard 22-inch wheels
  • Heated and cooled seats

Watch for

  • 17 mpg combined
  • 15.2 cu ft cargo
  • Premium-fuel costs not listed

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade Luxury is a seven-seat gas SUV offered with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

Both configurations use a 6.2L 8-cylinder engine producing 420 horsepower and a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg for either configuration.

Maximum towing is 8,300 lbs with rear-wheel drive and 8,100 lbs with four-wheel drive. Maximum payload is 1,460 lbs and 1,420 lbs, respectively. Cargo space with all seats in place is 15.2 cu ft. Pricing starts at $80,795 for rear-wheel drive and $83,795 for four-wheel drive.

Standard equipment includes leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, three-zone climate control, wireless charging, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 16 Bose speakers, and 22 x 9.0 in. wheels. Driver-assistance features include lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system, front and rear parking sensors, and front, side, and rear-view cameras. Available packages and accessories include a $1,720 rear-seat entertainment system and several 22-inch wheel designs.

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Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

40 factory options, from $15 to $2,905.

Radiant Package$2,905
Performance Brembo Front Brake Kit$2,895
Escalade Sport Edition$2,700
22" Split 7-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/Chrome Finish$1,995
22" 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/High-Gloss Black Finish$1,995
22" Split 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/Ultra-Bright Machined/Manoogian Silver Finish$1,995
22" 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/Ultra Bright Machined/High-Gloss Black Finish$1,995
22" 7-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/Silver Finish$1,995
22" 7-Spoke Black Painted Alloy Wheels w/Chrome Inserts$1,995
22" x 9" 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/Chrome Finish$1,900
22" Split 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/Chrome Finish$1,900
Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,720
Galvano Surround Grille w/Silver Painted Mesh$795
22" x 9" 12-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/Polished Finish$600
22" Dual 7-Spoke Alloy Wheels w/Ultra Bright Machined/Midnight Silver Finish$600
Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$360
All-Weather Floor Liner Package$340
Black Integrated Roof Rack Rails$295
Interior Protection Package$270
All-Weather Floor Liner$260
All-Weather Floor Mats$235
Cargo Shade$195
Black Molded Splash Guards$195
Digital Headphones$160
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer$145
Polished Exhaust Tip$140
Highway Safety Kit$130
Reflective Front Window Shade$110
Engine Block Heater$100
All-Weather Cargo Mat$90
Wheel Locks$85
Black Front License Plate Bracket$15
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Northeast Emissions—
Power Configurable Second Row 60/40 Split-Folding Bench Seats—
State-Specific Emissions Override—
Sunroof Delete—

Which Escalade is right for you?

Four trims, $75,195 to $92,295. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $7,100, from Premium Luxury to Platinum.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder
460lb-ftTorque
17mpgCombined · 14 city · 21–23 highway
RWD / 4WD10-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
15.2 cu ftCargo volume
5,578–5,856 lbsCurb weight
7,100–7,300 lbsGVWR
8,100–8,300 lbsMax towing
1,420–1,460 lbsMax payload

147 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

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

All leather.

8 factory paints

  • Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
  • Red Passion Tintcoat
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Shadow Metallic
  • Black Raven
  • Dark Mocha Metallic

Safety and recalls

2 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 2020 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
1 yr
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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