2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL: real cost in California
See the Escalade IQL 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$130,405the advertised price
Drive away$145,376with fees and tax
Loan payment$2,393/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$3,072/moeverything, after resale
$145,376 to drive away + $112,666 to run it for 6 years − $36,849 back at resale = $221,193, or $3,072 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$145,376
Running it, 6 yrs+$112,666
Back at resale−$36,849
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$130,405Feesfreight $2,895 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,980Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$11,991Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$31,940Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$29,168Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$24,255Charging13,500 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
+$4,911California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years28% of MSRP, you get this back
−$36,849True cost $221,193 ÷ 72 months$3,072 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV228.5 in long
Seats7
Cargo75.4 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 7,500 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 | $130,405 | $145,376 | $221,193 | ✓ $3,072/mo | 7,500 | ✓ Yes |
| Sport | $130,905 | $145,921 | $221,838 | $3,081/mo | 7,500 | ✓ Yes |
| Premium Luxury | $150,705 | $167,501 | $247,406 | $3,436/mo | 7,300 | — No |
| Premium Sport | $151,205 | $168,046 | $248,052 | $3,445/mo | 7,300 | — No |
Luxury
✓ $3,072/mo
True cost
Sport
$3,081/mo
True cost
Premium Luxury
$3,436/mo
True cost
Premium Sport
$3,445/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$130,405
Sport$130,905
Premium Luxury$150,705
Premium Sport$151,205
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
✓ Luxury to Sport
+ $7,500
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 460-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
- Hitch View
- Heavy-duty trailering equipment
- Hitch Guidance
- 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 all V2-capable GM EV's can provide power to your properly equipped home in a blackout (The GM Energy PowerShift Charger and GM Energy V2H Enablement Kit requires an adequately charged and properly equipped GM EV having bidirectional charging capabilities, a properly equipped home, and proper grid interconnection. Some eligible 24MY EVs will require a dealership or over-the-air update to enable bidirectional charging. Weather conditions, life of the battery, vehicle variation and usage, and other external factors may impact the duration of power supply. Power supply may be interrupted. It is not recommended that the following devices be powered with the GM Energy PowerShift Charger and V2H Enablement Kit: Medical Devices.)
- 22" all-season tires
- Tire inflator kit
- Wheel locks
- Power Hood
- Panoramic fixed glass sunroof
- Roof sunshade
- Silver roof rails
- Integrated assist steps
- Grille, illuminating
- Upper and lower active aero shutters
- 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
- Smart Trailering Package
- 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
- Door locks and latch shields
- 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 IQL 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 IQL in California?
- $145,376 to drive away for the Luxury, from a $130,405 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $2,393 loan payment, about $3,109 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $3,072 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 7,500 lb for the Luxury and Sport; 7,300 lb for every other trim.
Colors
Black RavenSandstone+$725Deep Space Metallic+$725Luna Metallic+$725Magnus Metal Frost+$5,925Black Cherry Tintcoat+$1,325Vibrant White Tricoat+$1,325
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