Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum vs. Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum and Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury 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 Platinum and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury.
When we compare the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum's and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum has the advantage in the areas of reliability and interior volume. The Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum and Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum's and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury is a better car than the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum.
Pricing: A used 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum ranges from $110,078 to $133,043 while a used 2025 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury is priced between $98,906 to $128,892. For a new model, the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum's price is between $123,723 and $136,846, with the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury priced between $100,960 and $117,809.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum loses 62.8 percent of its value and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury loses 60.9 percent of its value. This means the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury retains 1.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 7.2 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac Escalade ESV being ranked 8 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 7 out of 17. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is ranked 15 and the Cadillac Escalade is ranked 14.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac Escalade ESV is 7.8 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade the reliability rating is 7.7 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 Platinum and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury makes 420 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room. The Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum and Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury are comparable in regards to front head 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 Platinum and the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
123723 - 136846
Starting MSRP:
119900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
100960 - 117809
Starting MSRP:
97300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
123896
Price Range:
110078 - 133043
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
109579
Price Range:
98906 - 128892
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.53387957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.40142291 - 0.56934255
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.53387957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.40142291 - 0.56934255
Cadillac Escalade ESV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 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 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.297
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.667417196099999
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6598292256099887
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Cadillac Escalade ESV Rankings
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27 out of / 29Cadillac Escalade Rankings
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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
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4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
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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 ESV Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Sport Platinum
Other Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.070 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):
0.072 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):
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):
15 / 19 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 456 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
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
Captain's seat:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
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
Captain's seat:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
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:
65.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.2 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
142.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
210.6 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:
64.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
120.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5984 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
227 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5807 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
211.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
