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2023 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury

SUV · 420 hp · 16 mpg combined

Sticker from

$88,095Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$65,142Median across 316 listings

Below sticker

$22,953The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16 mpg combined4WD / RWD

Good

8,200-lb max towing
420 horsepower
Seven seats
25.5 cu ft cargo
Standard adaptive cruise control

Watch for

16 mpg combined
Four open NHTSA campaigns
Options reach $4,495

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

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

Maximum towing is 8,200 lbs with rear-wheel drive and 8,000 lbs with four-wheel drive. Cargo space with all seats in place is 25.5 cu ft. Standard cabin equipment includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, three-zone climate control, a 16.9-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 19 AKG speakers, and wireless charging.

Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, parking sensors, and front, side, and rear-view cameras. MSRP runs from $88,095 to $91,095. Available equipment includes Night Vision for $2,000, a Heavy-Duty Trailering Package for $600, and a Rear Seat Entertainment System for $1,995.

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Market

Dealers are asking $22,953 under sticker.

That is the median across 316 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 40 days.

Sticker$88,095

Dealers ask$65,142

−$22,953

316 listings40 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

Adaptive Headlamp System$1,095

Illumination Package$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

Rear Fold Flat Cargo Organizer$205

All-Weather Integrated Cargo Liner$205

Rear Bumper Protector$185

Sport Pedal Cover Kit$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 is right for you?

Six trims, $79,295 to $149,195. Tap one to open it.

$79,295−$8,800Luxury420 hp $88,095This trimPremium Luxury420 hp $91,095+$3,000Sport420 hp $105,595+$17,500Premium Luxury Platinum420 hp $105,595+$17,500Sport Platinum420 hp $149,195+$61,100V682 hp

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

The numbers.

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

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder

460lb-ftTorque

16mpgCombined · 14 city · 18–19 highway

4WD / RWD10-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

25.5 cu ftCargo volume

5,635–5,823 lbsCurb weight

7,400–7,600 lbsGVWR

8,000–8,200 lbsMax towing

1,636–1,647 lbsMax payload

146 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

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

All leather.

9 factory paints

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

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.

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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