Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury vs. Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury and Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury 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 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum.
When comparing the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury's and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability and interior volume. The Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum has the advantage in the areas of resale value and overall quality score. The Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury and Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury's and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum.
Pricing: For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury's price is between $98,811 and $113,509, with the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum priced between $114,483 and $123,934.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury loses 59.8 percent of its value and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum loses 57.8 percent of its value. This means the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 8.0 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade ESV being ranked 10 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 9 out of 22. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is ranked 12 and the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 9.1 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade ESV a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac Escalade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum makes 420 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury and Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$98,811 - $113,509
Starting MSRP:
$96,195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$114,483 - $123,934
Starting MSRP:
$110,695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$102,982
Price Range:
$88,849 - $113,407
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
503
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
339
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
94
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
193
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$58,250
Depreciation %:
60.6%
Resale Value $:
$37,945
Residual Value %:
39.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$64,776
Depreciation %:
58.5%
Resale Value $:
$45,919
Residual Value %:
41.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
Cadillac Escalade ESV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Cadillac Escalade ESV Rankings
Ranking
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6 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
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7 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 22Ranking
28 out of / 29Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Other Cadillac Escalade ESV Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
Other Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Sport Platinum
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
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:
7700 lbs
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
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 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
Internet Radio:
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
Internet Radio:
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.6 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
142.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
211.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.6 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
121 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
193.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5785 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
227 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5635 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
211.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
