How much does the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV cost?

The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV has a starting MSRP of $75,970, ranging up to $94,950 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Standard from $75,970; Luxury from $80,045; Premium from $84,545; Platinum from $92,350.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?

The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV offers up to 120.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV tow?

The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV has a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,100 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV come in?

The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV

4 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$75,970 – $94,950

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Standard

Total price (Standard MSRP)

$75,970

Typical monthly

$1,504/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV trims

Standard RWD
MSRP
$75,970
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
420 hp
Torque
460 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
120.9
Max towing
8,100 lbs
Standard 4WD
MSRP
$78,570
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
420 hp
Torque
460 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
120.9
Max towing
7,900 lbs
Luxury RWD
MSRP
$80,045
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
420 hp
Torque
460 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
120.9
Max towing
8,100 lbs
Luxury 4WD
MSRP
$82,645
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
420 hp
Torque
460 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
120.9
Max towing
7,900 lbs
Premium RWD
MSRP
$84,545
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
420 hp
Torque
460 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
120.9
Max towing
8,100 lbs
Premium 4WD
MSRP
$87,145
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
420 hp
Torque
460 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
120.9
Max towing
7,900 lbs
Platinum RWD
MSRP
$92,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
420 hp
Torque
460 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
120.9
Max towing
8,100 lbs
Platinum 4WD
MSRP
$94,950
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
420 hp
Torque
460 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
120.9
Max towing
7,900 lbs

Compare 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV trim specifications
Spec	Standard RWD	Standard 4WD	Luxury RWD	Luxury 4WD	Premium RWD	Premium 4WD	Platinum RWD	Platinum 4WD
MSRP	$75,970	$78,570	$80,045	$82,645	$84,545	$87,145	$92,350	$94,950
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	15/22	15/21	15/22	15/21	15/22	15/21	15/22	15/21
Horsepower	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp
Torque	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft
Engine	6.2L V8 gas	6.2L V8 gas	6.2L V8 gas	6.2L V8 gas	6.2L V8 gas	6.2L V8 gas	6.2L V8 gas	6.2L V8 gas
Seating	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	120.9	120.9	120.9	120.9	120.9	120.9	120.9	120.9
Max towing	8,100 lbs	7,900 lbs	8,100 lbs	7,900 lbs	8,100 lbs	7,900 lbs	8,100 lbs	7,900 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Standard RWDgas
Standard 4WDgas
Luxury RWDgas
Luxury 4WDgas
Premium RWDgas
Premium 4WDgas
Platinum RWDgas
Platinum 4WDgas
Fuel type: Standard RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Standard 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Luxury RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Luxury 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Premium RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Premium 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Platinum RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Platinum 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: Standard RWDV8
Standard 4WDV8
Luxury RWDV8
Luxury 4WDV8
Premium RWDV8
Premium 4WDV8
Platinum RWDV8
Platinum 4WDV8
Displacement: Standard RWD6.2 L
Standard 4WD6.2 L
Luxury RWD6.2 L
Luxury 4WD6.2 L
Premium RWD6.2 L
Premium 4WD6.2 L
Platinum RWD6.2 L
Platinum 4WD6.2 L
Horsepower: Standard RWD420 hp
Standard 4WD420 hp
Luxury RWD420 hp
Luxury 4WD420 hp
Premium RWD420 hp
Premium 4WD420 hp
Platinum RWD420 hp
Platinum 4WD420 hp
Torque: Standard RWD460 lb-ft
Standard 4WD460 lb-ft
Luxury RWD460 lb-ft
Luxury 4WD460 lb-ft
Premium RWD460 lb-ft
Premium 4WD460 lb-ft
Platinum RWD460 lb-ft
Platinum 4WD460 lb-ft
Transmission: Standard RWD8-speed shiftable automatic
Standard 4WD8-speed shiftable automatic
Luxury RWD8-speed shiftable automatic
Luxury 4WD8-speed shiftable automatic
Premium RWD8-speed shiftable automatic
Premium 4WD8-speed shiftable automatic
Platinum RWD8-speed shiftable automatic
Platinum 4WD8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Standard RWDrear wheel drive
Standard 4WDfour wheel drive
Luxury RWDrear wheel drive
Luxury 4WDfour wheel drive
Premium RWDrear wheel drive
Premium 4WDfour wheel drive
Platinum RWDrear wheel drive
Platinum 4WDfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Standard RWDSUV
Standard 4WDSUV
Luxury RWDSUV
Luxury 4WDSUV
Premium RWDSUV
Premium 4WDSUV
Platinum RWDSUV
Platinum 4WDSUV
Doors: Standard RWD5
Standard 4WD5
Luxury RWD5
Luxury 4WD5
Premium RWD5
Premium 4WD5
Platinum RWD5
Platinum 4WD5
Seating: Standard RWD7
Standard 4WD7
Luxury RWD7
Luxury 4WD7
Premium RWD7
Premium 4WD7
Platinum RWD7
Platinum 4WD7
Length: Standard RWD224.3 in
Standard 4WD224.3 in
Luxury RWD224.3 in
Luxury 4WD224.3 in
Premium RWD224.3 in
Premium 4WD224.3 in
Platinum RWD224.3 in
Platinum 4WD224.3 in
Width: Standard RWD80.5 in
Standard 4WD80.5 in
Luxury RWD80.5 in
Luxury 4WD80.5 in
Premium RWD80.5 in
Premium 4WD80.5 in
Platinum RWD80.5 in
Platinum 4WD80.5 in
Height: Standard RWD74 in
Standard 4WD74 in
Luxury RWD74 in
Luxury 4WD74 in
Premium RWD74 in
Premium 4WD74 in
Platinum RWD74 in
Platinum 4WD74 in
Wheelbase: Standard RWD130 in
Standard 4WD130 in
Luxury RWD130 in
Luxury 4WD130 in
Premium RWD130 in
Premium 4WD130 in
Platinum RWD130 in
Platinum 4WD130 in
Ground clearance: Standard RWD8 in
Standard 4WD8 in
Luxury RWD8 in
Luxury 4WD8 in
Premium RWD8 in
Premium 4WD8 in
Platinum RWD8 in
Platinum 4WD8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Standard RWD39.3 cu ft
Standard 4WD39.3 cu ft
Luxury RWD39.3 cu ft
Luxury 4WD39.3 cu ft
Premium RWD39.3 cu ft
Premium 4WD39.3 cu ft
Platinum RWD39.3 cu ft
Platinum 4WD39.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Standard RWD120.9 cu ft
Standard 4WD120.9 cu ft
Luxury RWD120.9 cu ft
Luxury 4WD120.9 cu ft
Premium RWD120.9 cu ft
Premium 4WD120.9 cu ft
Platinum RWD120.9 cu ft
Platinum 4WD120.9 cu ft
Max towing: Standard RWD8,100 lbs
Standard 4WD7,900 lbs
Luxury RWD8,100 lbs
Luxury 4WD7,900 lbs
Premium RWD8,100 lbs
Premium 4WD7,900 lbs
Platinum RWD8,100 lbs
Platinum 4WD7,900 lbs
Max payload: Standard RWD1,510 lbs
Standard 4WD1,460 lbs
Luxury RWD1,510 lbs
Luxury 4WD1,460 lbs
Premium RWD1,510 lbs
Premium 4WD1,460 lbs
Platinum RWD1,510 lbs
Platinum 4WD1,460 lbs
Curb weight: Standard RWD5,762 lbs
Standard 4WD6,016 lbs
Luxury RWD5,762 lbs
Luxury 4WD6,016 lbs
Premium RWD5,762 lbs
Premium 4WD6,016 lbs
Platinum RWD5,762 lbs
Platinum 4WD6,016 lbs
Fuel tank: Standard RWD31 gal
Standard 4WD31 gal
Luxury RWD31 gal
Luxury 4WD31 gal
Premium RWD31 gal
Premium 4WD31 gal
Platinum RWD31 gal
Platinum 4WD31 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Standard RWD17
Standard 4WD17
Luxury RWD17
Luxury 4WD17
Premium RWD17
Premium 4WD17
Platinum RWD17
Platinum 4WD17
City MPG: Standard RWD15
Standard 4WD15
Luxury RWD15
Luxury 4WD15
Premium RWD15
Premium 4WD15
Platinum RWD15
Platinum 4WD15
Highway MPG: Standard RWD22
Standard 4WD21
Luxury RWD22
Luxury 4WD21
Premium RWD22
Premium 4WD21
Platinum RWD22
Platinum 4WD21

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Standard RWD	Standard 4WD	Luxury RWD	Luxury 4WD	Premium RWD	Premium 4WD	Platinum RWD	Platinum 4WD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	6.2 L	6.2 L	6.2 L	6.2 L	6.2 L	6.2 L	6.2 L	6.2 L
Horsepower	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp	420 hp
Torque	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	460 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7
Length	224.3 in	224.3 in	224.3 in	224.3 in	224.3 in	224.3 in	224.3 in	224.3 in
Width	80.5 in	80.5 in	80.5 in	80.5 in	80.5 in	80.5 in	80.5 in	80.5 in
Height	74 in	74 in	74 in	74 in	74 in	74 in	74 in	74 in
Wheelbase	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in
Ground clearance	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	39.3 cu ft	39.3 cu ft	39.3 cu ft	39.3 cu ft	39.3 cu ft	39.3 cu ft	39.3 cu ft	39.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	120.9 cu ft	120.9 cu ft	120.9 cu ft	120.9 cu ft	120.9 cu ft	120.9 cu ft	120.9 cu ft	120.9 cu ft
Max towing	8,100 lbs	7,900 lbs	8,100 lbs	7,900 lbs	8,100 lbs	7,900 lbs	8,100 lbs	7,900 lbs
Max payload	1,510 lbs	1,460 lbs	1,510 lbs	1,460 lbs	1,510 lbs	1,460 lbs	1,510 lbs	1,460 lbs
Curb weight	5,762 lbs	6,016 lbs	5,762 lbs	6,016 lbs	5,762 lbs	6,016 lbs	5,762 lbs	6,016 lbs
Fuel tank	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17
City MPG	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15
Highway MPG	22	21	22	21	22	21	22	21