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2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

Sticker from

$119,895Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$113,999Median across 100 listings

Below sticker

$5,896The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

7,500-lb max towing
41.5 cu ft cargo
55.0-inch infotainment display
36-speaker AKG audio

Watch for

EPA-estimated 16–17 mpg combined
Executive seating package: $7,500

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum combines a 420-hp 6.2L 8-cylinder engine with a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive has an MSRP of $119,895, while four-wheel drive has an MSRP of $122,895.

Maximum towing is 7,500 lbs with rear-wheel drive and 7,300 lbs with four-wheel drive. Maximum payload is 1,600 lbs or 1,500 lbs, respectively. The rear-wheel-drive model is EPA-estimated at 17 mpg combined, compared with an EPA-estimated 16 mpg combined for four-wheel drive.

The cabin seats 7 and has 41.5 cu ft of cargo space. Standard front-seat equipment includes premium leather, heating, ventilation and massaging, while the rear seats are heated and the third row power-folds. Three-zone climate control, wireless charging and a power glass extended moonroof are also standard.

Technology includes a 55.0-inch infotainment display, 36-speaker AKG audio, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, a digital rearview mirror, parking sensors and front, side and rear cameras.

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Market

Dealers are asking $5,896 under sticker.

That is the median across 100 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 44 days.

Sticker$119,895

Dealers ask$113,999

−$5,896

100 listings44 days median on the lot

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

Executive Second Row Seating Package$7,500

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

Onyx Package$4,350

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

Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$350

3 Years SiriusXM$299

Rear Cargo Shade$285

Rear Bumper Protector$195

Jet Black Seatback Organizer$195

Rear Fold Flat Cargo 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

Northeast Emissions$0

California Emissions Override$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

Federal Emissions Override$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

California State Emissions Requirements$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−$29,300Luxury420 hp $99,795−$20,100Premium Luxury420 hp $100,395−$19,500Sport420 hp $119,395−$500Premium Luxury Platinum420 hp $119,895This trimSport Platinum420 hp $162,995+$43,100V682 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.

3 interiors

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

All premium leather.

7 factory paints

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

6 of the 7 are shown on the car at the top.

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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