The 2026 Cadillac Escalade has a starting sticker price of $93,695, with the range-topping Escalade V-Series kicking off at $170,595.
MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
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$93,695 | TBD | |||
$104,695 | TBD | |||
$105,295 | TBD | |||
$122,495 | TBD | |||
$122,995 | TBD | |||
$170,595 | TBD |
Owners give this generation Cadillac Escalade (2021-current) a 4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 63% recommend it. These figures are based on 8 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Cadillac Escalade
"Best vehicle ever"
"Most important for the 2021 Escalade its a Diesel Engine, its amazing for this huge car . In the city economy 20-21 highway 26-27"
"Nightmare of a vehicle"
"Its hit or miss on this vehicle, we have been having issues with the check engine light coming on since we bought it. Have taken it to two dealers including the one we bought it from and they cant figure it out. We are filing a claim with GM to buy this thing back."
"Rattle"
"I own a 2023 Escalade , runs great handles well , but rear windshield in tailgate RATTLES so bad , and gm have not been able to fix it , I’ve own Denali's and have had no issue with them , but Escalade, a few issues like front bumper sensors so sensitive and have made very sudden stops, I will trade it in soon as new denalis are available ."
Overall 2026 Cadillac Escalade Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade is about average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Cadillac Escalade quality a 3.5 out of 5.
2026 Cadillac Escalade Reliability
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade receives an average consumer rating of 4 overall and a 4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2026 Escalade Features
According to drivers of the 2026 Escalade, here are some of its best features:
2026 Cadillac Escalade - city 15 MPG - hwy 19 MPG
2026 Escalade Luxury - city 15 MPG - hwy 19 MPG
2026 Escalade Sport - city 15 MPG - hwy 19 MPG
2026 Escalade Platinum Luxury - city 15 MPG - hwy 19 MPG
2026 Escalade Platinum Sport - city 15 MPG - hwy 19 MPG
2026 Escalade V-Series - city 11 MPG - hwy 17 MPG
2026 Cadillac Escalade Safety Features
Curb Weight | 5860 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 24.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 42.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 44.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 7 | ||
Overall Length | 211.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 65.5 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 121.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 39.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 121.0 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
City | 15 mpg | ||
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Highway | 19 mpg | ||
Combined | 17 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
10 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 420 @ 5600 RPM | ||
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Torque | 460 @ 4100 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, 6.2 Liter |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 6 years / 70000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 4 years / 50000 miles |
![]() New 2026 Cadillac Escalade | ![]() New 2025 Ford Expedition | ![]() New 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe | ![]() New 2025 GMC Yukon XL | ||
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Price | $93,695 | $76,945 | $71,195 | $72,395 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.5 | |
Fuel Economy | City 15/Hwy 19/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 15/Hwy 19/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 420 @ 5600 RPM | 400 @ 5200 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | |
Engine | V8, 6.2 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, 3.5 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD |
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