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2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

Sticker from

$119,395Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$111,294Median across 15 listings

Below sticker

$8,101The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

7,500-lb max towing
420-hp V8
36-speaker AKG audio
55.0-inch infotainment display
Heated, ventilated massaging seats

Watch for

EPA-estimated 16 mpg with 4WD
$7,500 second-row seating package

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum is a seven-seat SUV with a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine, 420 hp and a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Rear-wheel drive carries an MSRP of $119,395, while four-wheel drive carries an MSRP of $122,395.

The rear-wheel-drive version has an EPA-estimated 17 mpg combined, 7,500-lb maximum towing capacity and 1,600-lb maximum payload. Four-wheel drive changes those figures to an EPA-estimated 16 mpg combined, 7,300 lbs and 1,500 lbs. Cargo capacity is 41.5 cu ft.

Standard cabin equipment includes premium leather, heated and ventilated front seats, massaging seats, a 55.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an AKG system with 36 total speakers. Adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, and front, side and rear-view cameras are also standard. The Executive Second Row Seating Package is $7,500. One NHTSA recall campaign has been issued for this model year.

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Market

Dealers are asking $8,101 under sticker.

That is the median across 15 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 39 days.

Sticker$119,395

Dealers ask$111,294

−$8,101

15 listings39 days median on the lot

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40 factory options, from $15 to $7,500.

Executive Second Row Seating Package$7,500

Radiant Package$5,250

22" Forged Multi-Split Spoke Polished Alloy Wheels w/Dark Android Finish/Laser Etching$4,795

22" 12-Spoke Chrome Alloy Wheels$4,550

Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade w/Color Matched Rear Calipers$3,750

Cat-Back Performance Exhaust$2,895

22" 12-Spoke Gloss Black Alloy Wheels$2,295

Cargo Convenience Package$895

Mobile Service Plus$799

Console Refrigerator$700

Black Roof Rack Cross Rails$595

Floor Liner Package$575

Interior Protection Package$495

Body-Color Painted Splash Guards$450

Black Exhaust Tip Bezels$450

Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$350

3 Years SiriusXM$299

Rear Cargo Shade$285

Rear Bumper Protector$195

Rear Fold Flat Cargo Organizer$195

Jet Black Seatback Organizer$195

Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer$175

Sport Pedal Cover Kit$175

Highway Safety Kit$150

Reflective Front Window Shade$135

Engine Block Heater$100

Vertical Cargo Net$75

Front License Plate Bracket$15

California Emissions Override$0

California State Emissions Requirements$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

Northeast Emissions$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

Federal Emissions Override$0

Auxiliary Trailer Camera—

California Prop 65 Compliant Label Warning—

Deleted 3 Years of OnStar Premium Plan (Fleet)—

Deleted Mobile Service Plus—

Illuminated Liftgate Sill Plate—

Performance Upgrade Package—

Which Escalade ESV is right for you?

Six trims, $90,595 to $162,995. Tap one to open it.

$90,595−$28,800Luxury420 hp $99,795−$19,600Premium Luxury420 hp $100,395−$19,000Sport420 hp $119,395This trimPremium Luxury Platinum420 hp $119,895+$500Sport Platinum420 hp $162,995+$43,600V682 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $43,100, from Sport Platinum to V.

The numbers.

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

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder

460lb-ftTorque

16–17mpgCombined · 14–15 city · 18–19 highway

RWD / 4WD10-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

41.5 cu ftCargo volume

5,984–6,188 lbsCurb weight

7,600–7,700 lbsGVWR

7,300–7,500 lbsMax towing

1,500–1,600 lbsMax payload

149 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

4 interiors

Whisper Beige with Gideon accents
Sheer Gray with Jet Black accents
Whisper Beige with Jet Black accents
Jet Black

Premium leather or leather.

7 factory paints

Deep Sea Metallic
Galactic Gray Metallic
Crystal White Tricoat
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Black Raven
Latte Metallic
Argent Silver Metallic

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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Overall5out of 5 stars

Frontal5out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 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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