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2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury

SUV · 420 hp · 16 mpg combined

Sticker from

$91,095Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$63,831Median across 157 listings

Below sticker

$27,264The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

7 seats
41.5 cu ft cargo
Up to 8,000-lb towing
420 hp V8

Watch for

16 mpg combined
3-star rollover rating
Four open NHTSA campaigns

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury is a 7-seat SUV offered with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

Both listed configurations use a 6.2L 8-cylinder engine producing 420 hp and a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg for either configuration.

Cargo capacity with all seats in place is 41.5 cu ft. Maximum towing is 7,800 lbs with rear-wheel drive and 8,000 lbs with four-wheel drive; maximum payload is 1,636 lbs and 1,548 lbs, respectively. MSRP runs from $91,095 to $94,095.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a power-folding split-bench third row, three-zone climate control and a 16.9-inch infotainment display. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, 19 AKG speakers and a power glass extended moonroof are also standard. Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors and front, side and rear-view cameras. Available packages include rear-seat entertainment, Night Vision and a Heavy-Duty Trailering Package.

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Market

Dealers are asking $27,264 under sticker.

That is the median across 157 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 37 days.

Sticker$91,095

Dealers ask$63,831

−$27,264

157 listings37 days median on the lot

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49 factory options, from $15 to $4,495.

Radiant Package$4,495

AKG Studio Reference 36-Speaker System$4,300

Performance Package$2,700

Touring Package$2,550

Cat-Back Performance Exhaust$2,435

22" Multi-Spoke Polished Alloy Wheels w/Dark Android Gloss Finish$2,200

Night Vision$2,000

Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,995

Power-Retractable Assist Steps w/Perimeter Lighting$1,750

3 Years of OnStar & Connected Services Plan (Fleet)$1,500

Illumination Package$1,095

Adaptive Headlamp System$1,095

Cargo Convenience Package$855

Illuminated Front and Rear Door Sill Plates$615

Heavy-Duty Trailering Package$600

Black Roof Rack Cross Rails$555

Floor Liner Package$525

Illuminated Cargo Sill Plate$495

Body-Color Painted Splash Guards$425

Interior Protection Package$405

All-Weather Floor Liner Package$350

Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$335

Bluetooth Headphones by AKG$310

Monochrome Cadillac Emblems$295

Rear Cargo Shade$270

All-Weather Floor Mats$230

Gloss Black Escalade Nameplate$225

All-Weather Integrated Cargo Liner$205

Rear Fold Flat Cargo Organizer$205

Sport Pedal Cover Kit$185

Rear Bumper Protector$185

Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer$155

Highway Safety Kit$140

Cadillac Crest Puddle Lamps$135

Reflective Front Window Shade$135

Engine Block Heater$100

Vertical Cargo Net$75

Front License Plate Bracket$15

Not Equipped w/ 2nd Row Express-Up Window Credit−$50

Not Equipped w/4-Way Lumbar; 2-Way Lumbar substituted - Credit−$50

California Emissions Override—

California State Emissions Requirements—

Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel—

Federal Emissions Override—

Federal Emissions Requirements—

Northeast Emissions—

Not Equipped w/Super Cruise—

Second Row 60/40 Split-Folding Bench Seats w/Power Release—

State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Escalade ESV is right for you?

Six trims, $82,295 to $152,195. Tap one to open it.

$82,295−$8,800Luxury420 hp $91,095This trimPremium Luxury420 hp $94,095+$3,000Sport420 hp $108,595+$17,500Premium Luxury Platinum420 hp $108,595+$17,500Sport Platinum420 hp $152,195+$61,100V682 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $43,600, from Sport Platinum to V.

The numbers.

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

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder

460lb-ftTorque

16mpgCombined · 14 city · 18–19 highway

RWD / 4WD10-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

41.5 cu ftCargo volume

5,785–5,993 lbsCurb weight

7,600–7,700 lbsGVWR

7,800–8,000 lbsMax towing

1,548–1,636 lbsMax payload

146 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Brandy with Very Dark Atmosphere accents
Parchment with Jet Black accents
Jet Black

All leather.

9 factory paints

Radiant Red Tintcoat
Sandstone Metallic
Black Raven
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
Crystal White Tricoat
Dark Emerald Metallic
Galactic Gray Metallic
Mahogany Metallic
Argent Silver Metallic

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

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall4out of 5 stars

Frontal4out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2023 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

1 yr

Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr

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