Which 2026 Cadillac Escalade trim should you buy?
$93,995 to $170,895. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Cadillac's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: PLATINUM LUXURY 4WD → PLATINUM SPORT 4WD, +$500 for 12 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: 1SA 4WD at $96,995.
1SA $96,995
+$3,000 over the 1SA RWD.
Standard here, not on the 1SA RWD: AKG ™ Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos ®, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Air Ride suspension, Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD), Four wheel drive, GVWR, 7600 lbs. (3447 kg), Rear Seat Entertainment system, Single-speed transfer case, Soft-close doors
MPG comb 17 mpg → 16 mpg
LUXURY $104,995
+$11,000 over the 1SA RWD.
Standard here, not on the 1SA RWD: 22" 9-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish, Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering, Content theft-deterrent system, Door locks and latch shields, Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD), Extra capacity cooling system, Glass breakage sensor, Head-Up Display, Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats, Hitch View, Illuminating sill plates, In-Vehicle Trailering App, Inclination sensor, Integrated trailer brake controller and 9 more
SPORT $105,595
+$600 over the LUXURY RWD.
Standard here, not on the LUXURY RWD: 22" 6-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish with Dark Android and Low Gloss Finish, Body-color door handles, Gloss Black bodyside moldings, Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails
LUXURY $107,995
+$11,000 over the 1SA 4WD.
Standard here, not on the 1SA 4WD: 22" 6-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish with Dark Android and Low Gloss Finish, 22" 9-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish, AKG ™ Studio 21-speaker audio system, Autotrac ® 2-speed transfer case, Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering, Body-color door handles with chrome strip, Bright roof-mounted side rails, Content theft-deterrent system, Door locks and latch shields, Extra capacity cooling system, Galvano Chrome bodyside moldings, Glass breakage sensor, Head-Up Display, Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats and 14 more
SPORT $108,595
+$600 over the LUXURY 4WD.
Standard here, not on the LUXURY 4WD: 22" Split 7-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish with High Gloss Black and laser etching, Body-color door handles, Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD), Gloss Black bodyside moldings, Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails
PLATINUM LUXURY $122,795
+$17,200 over the SPORT RWD.
Standard here, not on the SPORT RWD: 22" Split 7-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish with High Gloss Black and laser etching, Bluetooth headphones by AKG ™, Body-color door handles with chrome strip, Bright roof-mounted side rails, Galvano Chrome bodyside moldings, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Platinum interior trim, Power driver and front passenger adjustable seat bolsters, Power driver and front passenger lumbar massage, Power open and close doors, Puddle lamp with Cadillac crest, Seat, front passenger power bolster, Seat, front passenger power lumbar massage, Touring Package
PLATINUM SPORT $123,295
+$500 over the PLATINUM LUXURY RWD.
Standard here, not on the PLATINUM LUXURY RWD: 22" 18-Spoke alloy wheels with After Midnight finish, AKG ™ Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos ®, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Air Ride suspension, Body-color door handles, Gloss Black bodyside moldings, Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails, Rear Seat Entertainment system, Soft-close doors
PLATINUM LUXURY $125,795
+$17,200 over the SPORT 4WD.
Standard here, not on the SPORT 4WD: Bluetooth headphones by AKG ™, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Platinum interior trim, Power driver and front passenger adjustable seat bolsters, Power driver and front passenger lumbar massage, Power open and close doors, Puddle lamp with Cadillac crest, Seat, front passenger power bolster, Seat, front passenger power lumbar massage, Touring Package
PLATINUM SPORT $126,295
+$500 over the PLATINUM LUXURY 4WD.
Standard here, not on the PLATINUM LUXURY 4WD: 22" 18-Spoke alloy wheels with After Midnight finish, AKG ™ Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos ®, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Air Ride suspension, Body-color door handles, Body-color door handles with chrome strip, Bright roof-mounted side rails, Galvano Chrome bodyside moldings, Gloss Black bodyside moldings, Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails, Rear Seat Entertainment system, Soft-close doors
V-SERIES $170,895
+$44,600 over the PLATINUM SPORT 4WD.
Standard here, not on the PLATINUM SPORT 4WD: 24" Split 6-Spoke alloy wheels with Satin Graphite and Laser Etched V logo, 250-amp alternator, 6.2L Supercharged V8 DI engine, All wheel drive, Front 6-Piston Brembo Performance Brakes with Color Matched Rear Calipers, Front center console refrigerator with freezer mode and covered storage, GVWR, 7700 lbs. (3493 kg), Single-speed transfer case, Sport Pedal Cover Kit, Tires, 285/40R24 all-season, blackwall
HP 420 hp → 682 hp · Torque 460 lb-ft → 653 lb-ft · MPG comb 16 mpg → 13 mpg · Wheels 22 in → 24 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Cadillac Escalade trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Cadillac Escalade trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the PLATINUM LUXURY 4WD to the PLATINUM SPORT 4WD: $500 more for 12 features the press kit lists as standard on the PLATINUM SPORT 4WD and not on the PLATINUM LUXURY 4WD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Cadillac Escalade trims cost?
11 trims, from $93,995 for the 1SA RWD to $170,895 for the V-SERIES AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Cadillac Escalade with all-wheel drive?
The 1SA 4WD, at $96,995 MSRP.