2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ: real cost in California
See the Escalade IQ 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$127,405the advertised price
Drive away$142,107with fees and tax
Loan payment$2,338/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$3,016/moeverything, after resale
$142,107 to drive away + $111,067 to run it for 6 years − $36,002 back at resale = $217,172, or $3,016 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$142,107
Running it, 6 yrs+$111,067
Back at resale−$36,002
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$127,405Feesfreight $2,895 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,980Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$11,722Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$31,196Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$28,528Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$24,108Charging13,500 mi a year at 81 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$11,042Maintenanceestimate
+$10,623Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$4,843California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years28% of MSRP, you get this back
−$36,002True cost $217,172 ÷ 72 months$3,016 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV224.3 in long
Seats7
Cargo69.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance6.9 in
Engine and fuel
Engine750 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph4.7 sCadillac's figure
Energy use81 MPGeEPA combined
TowingUp to 8,000 lb
Tires24"275/50R24
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · Super Cruise, $30/mo
Resale at 6 years28% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 750 hp, 81 MPGe, 7 seats.| Luxury | $127,405 | $142,107 | $217,172 | ✓ $3,016/mo | ✓ Yes |
| Sport | $127,905 | $142,652 | $217,817 | $3,025/mo | ✓ Yes |
| Premium Luxury | $147,705 | $164,232 | $243,385 | $3,380/mo | — No |
| Premium Sport | $148,205 | $164,777 | $244,031 | $3,389/mo | — No |
Luxury
✓ $3,016/mo
True cost
Sport
$3,025/mo
True cost
Premium Luxury
$3,380/mo
True cost
Premium Sport
$3,389/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$127,405
Sport$127,905
Premium Luxury$147,705
Premium Sport$148,205
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Luxury to Sport
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
✓ from Premium Luxury
Massaging seats
+ $7,500
Convenience
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Luxury to Sport
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimPush-button startRemote startApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlay
Full standard equipment on the Luxury (145 items)
- Cadillac-estimated 465-mile range
- Super Cruise, advanced driver assistance technology
- Four-Wheel Steer
- Curved Pillar-to-Pillar 55" total diagonal display
- 22" 10-Spoke alloy wheels with mask and polish
- AKG Studio 21-speaker audio system
- Engine, none (STD)
- Battery Pack
- Integral drive unit with electric motor
- Dual Motor AWD
- Dual Level Charge Cord
- Front Drive Unit
- Rear Drive Unit
- Emission system zero emission vehicle (ZEV)
- Alternator, none
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Heavy-duty trailering equipment
- Hitch Guidance
- Hitch View
- Trailering Information Label
- Air Ride Adaptive Suspension
- Magnetic Ride Control
- Cadillac Arrival Mode
- Brakes, 18" front and rear rotors with regenerative braking capability
- Brake, electronic parking
- Brakes, Apply Control Electric, integrated
- Brake rotor, FNC
- 11.5 kW capable onboard charging module
- Power inverter, off power mode
- Charge port door
- Vehicle-to-home (V2H)
- 22" all-season tires
- Tire inflator kit
- Wheel locks
- Power Hood
- Panoramic fixed glass sunroof
- Roof sunshade
- Integrated assist steps
- Grille, illuminating
- Upper and lower active aero shutters
- Door locks and latch shields
- Automatic headlamp leveling
- Headlamps, Adaptive Forward Lighting
- LED front cornering lamps
- LED headlamps
- IntelliBeam
- LED choreography capable LED tail lamps
- Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming and memory
- Laminated front side glass
- Privacy glass
- Glass, privacy, rear fixed
- Rainsense automatic wipers
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Rear Camera Mirror Washer
- Heated wiper park
- Illuminating front grille and emblem
- Galvano door handles
- AutoSense power liftgate
- SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription
- Google built-in
- Charge / Data USB ports
- Second row USB ports
- Third row single charge USB ports
- Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- 5G vehicle connectivity
- Next-Generation Active Noise Cancellation
- Front bucket seats
- Power-release second row bucket seats
- Seat trim, Inteluxe
- 8-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power
- Heated front driver and passenger seat cushion and back with dual mode switches
- Ventilated front driver and passenger seat cushion and back
- Seat adjuster, driver 4-way power lumbar
- 4-way power front passenger lumbar seat adjuster
- Driver memory
- Heated second row seat cushion and back with single mode switches
- Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat
- Front center console
- Carpeted floor covering
- Carpeted floor mats
- Steering column lock
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Wrapped steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- Head-Up Display
- Power windows with express-up/down
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Universal Home Remote
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Remote panic alarm
- Content theft-deterrent system
- Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system
- Connected Cameras capable
- Driver Information Center
- Front passenger detector sensor
- Inclination sensor
- Interior movement sensor
- Glass breakage sensor
- Wireless Phone Charging
- 12-volt power outlet
- Second row 110-volt power outlet
- 110-volt power outlet
- Third row 110-volt power outlet
- ClimateSense five-zone climate control for front and rear passengers
- Cabin Air Ionizer
- Cabin Air Filter
- Automatic air circulation/air quality sensor
- Rear window defogger
- Rear Camera Mirror
- LED interior lighting
- 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
- Corrosion Protection
- Roadside Assistance Program 1
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Reverse Automatic 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
- HD Surround Vision
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Forward Collision Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- Driver Attention Assist
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Pedestrian Safety Signal
- Seat belt indicator, second row
- Seat belt indicator, third row
- Buckle to Drive
- LATCH System
- Rear child security door locks
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Teen Driver
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- 3 Years OnStar One
- OnStar Basics
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Escalade IQ models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2026 · 11 vehicles
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- How much is a 2026 Escalade IQ in California?
- $142,107 to drive away for the Luxury, from a $127,405 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $2,338 loan payment, about $3,051 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $3,016 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 8,000 lb for every trim.
Colors
Black RavenSandstone+$725Deep Space Metallic+$725Luna Metallic+$725Black Cherry Tintcoat+$1,325Vibrant White Tricoat+$1,325Magnus Metal Frost+$5,925Monarch Orange+$725
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