General Motors unveiled the refreshed 2025 Cadillac Escalade last month, showcasing a comprehensive list of updates, from updated exterior styling to an overhauled interior filled with the latest tech and convenience features. Along with these enhancements comes a shift in pricing for Cadillac‘s luxury SUV icon. Now, GM Authority is breaking down pricing details for both the standard-length 2025 Cadillac Escalade, as well as its extended-length counterpart, the Escalade ESV.
Starting with the standard-length Escalade, the lineup begins with the entry-level Luxury trim, which features rear-wheel drive and carries an MSRP of $89,590. On the other end of the spectrum is the high-performance 2025 Escalade-V, which is priced at $161,990.
Check out the table below for pricing information on each 2025 Escalade trim level. Note that all prices listed include a destination freight charge of $1,995:
| Trim Level | Drivetrain | 2025 MSRP + DFC |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury | 2WD | $89,590 |
| Luxury | 4WD | $92,590 |
| Premium Luxury | 2WD | $98,790 |
| Premium Luxury | 4WD | $101,790 |
| Sport | 2WD | $99,390 |
| Sport | 4WD | $102,390 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum | 2WD | $118,390 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum | 4WD | $121,390 |
| Sport Platinum | 2WD | $118,890 |
| Sport Platinum | 4WD | $121,890 |
| Escalade-V | AWD | $161,990 |
Up next, the extended-length 2025 Escalade ESV starts at $92,590 for the Luxury trim with rear-wheel drive, while the top-tier Escalade-V ESV is priced at $164,990. The Escalade ESV distinguishes itself from the standard-length model thanks to a longer wheelbase, increased overall length, and more rear interior room.
Check out the table below for pricing information on each 2025 Escalade ESV trim level, with all prices listed once again including a destination freight charge of $1,995:
| Trim Level | Drivetrain | 2025 MSRP + DFC |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury | 2WD | $92,590 |
| Luxury | 4WD | $95,590 |
| Premium Luxury | 2WD | $101,790 |
| Premium Luxury | 4WD | $104,790 |
| Sport | 2WD | $102,390 |
| Sport | 4WD | $105,390 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum | 2WD | $121,390 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum | 4WD | $124,390 |
| Sport Platinum | 2WD | $121,890 |
| Sport Platinum | 4WD | $124,890 |
| Escalade-V | AWD | $164,990 |
A closer look at the pricing reveals that the 2025 Escalade is significantly more expensive than its 2024 predecessor, with price hikes across the trim level lineup:
Under the hood, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade continues to cradle the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine as standard across all trims, with the exception of the Escalade-V, which is powered by the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 engine as standard. Notably, the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine, previously offered as optional, has been discontinued for the 2025 model year, which GM Authority was the first to report.
The Cadillac Escalade rides on the GM T1 platform, while production takes place at GM’s Arlington plant in Texas.
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Hmm, excluding a few EV’s and a four-door dually pickup, GM’s heaviest, longest and tallest vehicle has a “sport” model. Oh now, that’s funny.
Pricing is being laughed at universally. But GM could care less. That's the way things are right now.
Covid pricing is over they are 20K too high.
You can buy a 75" TV at Costco for less than $500, why bother this 55" screen?
I get it some people want it. But I am willing to pay only when GM has a new powertrain. This is truck that has the same engine + transmission from 2018.
No wonder these big SUVs are the main profit generators for GM. The profits in these must help support the failing EV products. So if I buy my 25 Tahoe RST I'm actually supporting EVs indirectly.
Somewhat reassuring to see the simplified 2wd model on all trims and sizes. $3,000 less than the AWD across-the-board.
Now I wonder why they are pushing AWD with the electrics? Living in Buffalo, New York, I'm used to driving in the snow and ice. Even though they are made, there are ZERO 2wd LYRIQs or PROLOGUEs for sale here....I simply don't want the extra complication, plus AWD is more difficult to execute with separate drive trains since there is no inherent synchronism between them. Entry Level OPTIQs and high-end ESCALADE IQ have no 2wd models available, unlike the ICE versions.
Perhaps that is why a friend's purchase of an AWD Lyriq had him saying that it drives funny at times. I notice no issues with the drivability of my RWD LYRIQ.
Wow.
Wow. They will sell every one of these.
Corporate greed at its best.
Someone has to pay for gm's "all electric future" blunders and hubris
About 20K overpriced across the board. Amazing how people keep overpaying for these things!