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2025 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

Sticker from

$116,395Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$108,579Median across 20 listings

Below sticker

$7,816The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

8,100-lb max towing
420-hp V8
36-speaker AKG audio
55.0-inch infotainment display

Watch for

EPA-estimated 16 mpg combined
Four-wheel drive lowers towing

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade 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 has an MSRP of $116,395, while four-wheel drive has an MSRP of $119,395. Maximum towing is 8,100 lbs with rear-wheel drive and 7,900 lbs with four-wheel drive. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 17 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 16 mpg combined with four-wheel drive.

Standard cabin equipment includes premium leather, heated and ventilated 12-way power front seats, massaging front seats and multi-level heated rear seats. The power-folding split-bench third row contributes to seating for seven, while cargo volume is 25.5 cu ft. Technology includes a 55.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, 36-speaker AKG audio and a digital rearview mirror. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, and front, side and rear-view cameras are also standard.

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Market

Dealers are asking $7,816 under sticker.

That is the median across 20 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 37 days.

Sticker$116,395

Dealers ask$108,579

−$7,816

20 listings37 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

Black Exhaust Tip Bezels$450

Body-Color Painted Splash Guards$450

Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$350

3 Years SiriusXM$299

Rear Cargo Shade$285

Jet Black Seatback Organizer$195

Rear Bumper Protector$195

Rear Fold Flat Cargo Organizer$195

Sport Pedal Cover Kit$175

Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer$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

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

California State Emissions Requirements$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

Northeast Emissions$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 is right for you?

Six trims, $87,595 to $159,995. Tap one to open it.

$87,595−$28,800Luxury420 hp $96,795−$19,600Premium Luxury420 hp $97,395−$19,000Sport420 hp $116,395This trimPremium Luxury Platinum420 hp $116,895+$500Sport Platinum420 hp $159,995+$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

25.5 cu ftCargo volume

5,807–6,014 lbsCurb weight

7,400–7,600 lbsGVWR

7,900–8,100 lbsMax towing

1,570–1,580 lbsMax payload

150 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

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

All premium leather.

7 factory paints

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

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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