2027 Cadillac Escalade ESV: real cost in California
See the Escalade ESV on Cadillac's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Luxury · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$105,700the advertised price
Drive away$118,450with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,934/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,869/moeverything, after resale
$118,450 to drive away + $122,233 to run it for 6 years − $34,098 back at resale = $206,585, or $2,869 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$118,450
Running it, 6 yrs+$122,233
Back at resale−$34,098
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$105,700Feesfreight $2,895 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,980Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$9,770Fuel13,500 mi a year at 16 MPG
+$34,072Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$25,813Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$23,899Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$21,756Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$4,482Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$34,098True cost $206,585 ÷ 72 months$2,869 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV227.0 in long
Seats7
Cargo94.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine420–682 hp premium gas, 2WD, 4WD, AWD
0–60 mph3.9–5.7 sour estimate from power and weight
TowingUp to 8,000 lb
Tires17" or 24"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · Super Cruise, $30/mo
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPthis model's own record · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: 16 MPG, 7 seats.| Luxury 2WD | $105,700 | $118,450 | $206,585 | ✓ $2,869/mo | 8,000 | — No |
| Sport 2WD | $106,300 | $119,104 | $207,337 | $2,880/mo | 8,000 | — No |
| Luxury 4WD | $108,700 | $121,720 | $210,343 | $2,921/mo | 7,700 | ✓ Yes |
| Sport 4WD | $109,300 | $122,374 | $211,095 | $2,932/mo | 7,700 | ✓ Yes |
| Platinum Luxury | $127,200 | $141,883 | $234,323 | $3,254/mo | 7,700 | ✓ Yes |
| Platinum Sport | $127,700 | $142,428 | $234,950 | $3,263/mo | 7,700 | ✓ Yes |
| V-Series | $172,300 | $191,038 | $292,356 | $4,060/mo | 7,000 | ✓ Yes |
Luxury2WD
✓ $2,869/mo
True cost
Sport2WD
$2,880/mo
True cost
Luxury4WD
$2,921/mo
True cost
Sport4WD
$2,932/mo
True cost
Platinum Luxury
$3,254/mo
True cost
Platinum Sport
$3,263/mo
True cost
V-Series
$4,060/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Luxury 2WD$105,700
Sport 2WD$106,300
Luxury 4WD$108,700
Sport 4WD$109,300
Platinum Luxury$127,200
Platinum Sport$127,700
V-Series$172,300
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Hands-free driving
+ An option on every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
+ $7,500
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
+ $4,825
Premium sound system
✓ Luxury 2WD to Platinum Sport
Head-up display
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Luxury 4WD
Tow hitch included
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLED headlights
Full standard equipment on the Luxury Luxury 2WD (145 items)
- 55" Horizon Display
- Magnetic Ride Control
- Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD)
- 22" 9-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish
- Power SkyGlass roof
- Head-Up Display
- 6.2L V8 engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- 3.23 rear axle ratio
- Keyless Start
- High-capacity air filter
- Engine air filtration monitor
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Automatic Stop/Start disable button
- Electronic Transmission Shift
- Tow/haul mode selector
- Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD) (2WD models only.)
- External engine oil cooler
- Extra capacity cooling system
- 220-amp alternator
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Trailering assist guidelines
- Heavy-duty trailering equipment
- Hitch Guidance
- Hitch View
- Smart Trailer Integration Indicator
- In-Vehicle Trailering App
- GVWR, 7600 lbs. (3447 kg) (2WD models only.)
- Electric Power Steering
- Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Brake lining wear indicator
- DuraLife brake rotors
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Electronic parking brake
- Locking fuel door
- Capless Fuel Fill
- Dual-outlet exhaust with bright tips
- Tires, 275/50R22SL all-season, blackwall (STD)
- Wheel locks
- Tire, full-size spare P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall
- Spare tire lock
- Bright roof-mounted side rails
- Power-retractable assist steps with LED perimeter lighting
- Galvano Chrome bodyside moldings
- Upper active aero shutters
- Automatic headlamp leveling
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- Adaptive Forward Lighting
- IntelliBeam
- LED tail lamps
- Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
- Acoustic laminated glass
- Deep-tinted glass
- Solar-absorbing glass
- Rainsense automatic wipers
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Rear Camera Washer
- Body-color door handles with chrome strip
- Illuminating door handles
- AutoSense power liftgate
- SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription
- AKG Studio 21-speaker audio system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
- Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- 5G vehicle connectivity
- Front bucket seats
- Power-release second row bucket seats
- Seat trim, Leather
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Heated second row outboard seats
- 8-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power
- 12-way power driver and front passenger seats
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power lumbar
- Memory settings
- Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat
- Front center console
- Carpeted floor covering
- Carpeted floor mats
- Illuminating sill plates
- Steering column lock
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Heated steering wheel
- Wrapped steering wheel
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- Augmented Reality
- Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down
- Door locks and latch shields
- Power door locks
- Digital Key
- Keyless Open
- Remote Start
- Universal Home Remote
- Super Cruise, advanced driver assistance technology
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Content theft-deterrent system
- Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system
- Interior Camera
- Inclination sensor
- Interior movement sensor
- Glass breakage sensor
- Wireless Phone Charging
- 110-volt power outlet
- Radiance Lighting
- 12-volt auxiliary front power outlet
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defogger
- Cabin air filter
- Rear Camera Mirror with washer
- 3 Years SiriusXM
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
- Powertrain Limited Warranty 1
- Roadside Assistance Program 1
- Brake Assist designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- 8 airbags
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- OnStar services capable
- Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
- Hill Start Assist
- HD Surround Vision
- Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering
- Forward Collision Alert
- Driver Attention Assist
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Safety Alert Seat
- Seat belt indicator, 2nd row
- Seat belt indicator, 3rd row
- Seat belts, 3-point driver and front passenger, height-adjustable, include pretensioners and load limiters
- Buckle to Drive
- Rear child security door locks
- Teen Driver
- Tire Fill Alert
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- 3 Years OnStar One
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Escalade ESV models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Wheels2025, 2026 · 2,457 vehicles
Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.Recall 26V304000 at NHTSA ↗Power train2026 · 66 vehicles
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.Recall 26V289000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment2026 · 5,861 vehicles
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ...Recall 26V114000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Escalade ESV in California?
- $118,450 to drive away for the Luxury, from a $105,700 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,934 loan payment, about $2,941 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,869 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 7,000 lb to 8,000 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Black RavenGalactic Gray Metallic+$725Argent Silver Metallic+$725Deep Sea Metallic+$725Sandstone+$725Radiant Red Tintcoat+$1,325Vibrant White Tricoat+$1,325Midnight Stone Frost
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US prices in US dollars from Cadillac's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.