2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury vs. Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury and 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum.
In comparing the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury's and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury and 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury's and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury is a better car than the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum.
Pricing: A used 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury ranges from $24,952 to $42,982 while a used 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum is priced between $25,557 to $46,902.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum both lose 60.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 7.3 out of 10. Cadillac Escalade is ranked 7 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 14 and the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 14 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury and the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum makes 420 horsepower. Both the Premium Luxury and the Platinum are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac Escalade has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
84695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
70129
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
39995 - 123600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
93795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
70129
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
39995 - 123600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
32718
Price Range:
24952 - 42982
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
32747
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10319 - 88265
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
52
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35116
Price Range:
25557 - 46902
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
32747
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10319 - 88265
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.3 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.3 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3665314287640047
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 10.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3665314287640047
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 10.7
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
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10 out of / 17Ranking
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14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
25 out of / 29Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
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8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
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14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Platinum, Standard
Other Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Standard
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
94.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
94.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5578 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
203.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5578 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
203.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P285/45R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P285/45R22
