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2021 Cadillac Escalade
Luxury 4WD
MSRP
$79,195
Invoice
$75,631
Average Price Paid
$79,195
12 listings nationwide

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2021 Cadillac XT5
Luxury AWD
MSRP
$45,995
Invoice
$43,695
Average Price Paid
$43,873
331 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2021 Cadillac Escalade
Luxury 4WD
Fair Price
$81,710
Good Price
$77,124
Great Price
$74,502
2021 Cadillac XT5
Luxury AWD
Fair Price
$44,836
Good Price
$43,046
Great Price
$42,023

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2021 Cadillac Escalade
Luxury 4WD
Cherise Threewitt Test Drive Review:

Youthful aspiration often translates into adult acquisition. When the first Cadillac Escalade went on sale and quickly became an American popular culture icon, the oldest Millennials w...

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2021 Cadillac XT5
Luxury AWD
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  • Look and Feel 9
  • Performance 9
  • Form & Function 10
  • Technology 8
  • Safety 8
  • Cost-Effectiveness 5
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Specs

2021 Cadillac Escalade
Luxury 4WD
2021 Cadillac XT5
Luxury AWD
Powertrain 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4X4
4X4
4X4
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
14 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
26 MPG
19 MPG
27 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 24 gal 22 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
277 hp @ 3,750 RPM
420 hp @ 5,600 RPM
235 hp @ 5,000 RPM
Torque
460 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
460 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
8 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
15:1
11.5:1
10:1
Displacement
3,000 cc
6,200 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.3 in x 3.54 in
4.06 in x 3.62 in
3.26 in x 3.63 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 8 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 44.5 in 41.2 in
Back Legroom 41.7 in 39 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 25.5 cu ft 30 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,647 lbs 1,874 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity 7,500 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 8,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 211.9 in 189.6 in
Width 81.1 in 74.9 in
Height 76.7 in 66.1 in
Wheelbase 120.9 in 112.5 in

Available Options

2021 Cadillac Escalade
Luxury 4WD

Exterior Colors

  • Black Raven
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Dark Mocha Metallic
  • Dark Moon Blue Metallic
  • Infrared Tintcoat
  • Sandstone Metallic
  • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Shadow Metallic

Option Packages

  • LPO, 22" (55.9 CM) 12-Spoke Chrome Alloy Wheels
  • LPO, 22" (55.9 CM) 12-Spoke Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
  • LPO, 22" (55.9 CM) Multi-Spoke Polished Alloy Wheels With Dark Android Gloss Finish
  • LPO, Black Roof Rack Cross Rails
  • LPO, Bright Sport Mesh Grille With GALVANO Surround
  • LPO, Cargo Convenience Package
  • LPO, Cat-Back Performance Exhaust
  • LPO, Illuminated Door Sill Plates, Front And Rear
  • LPO, Illumination Package
  • LPO, Performance Upgrade Package
  • LPO, Radiant Package
2021 Cadillac XT5
Luxury AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Dark Moon Blue Metallic
  • Garnet Metallic
  • Infrared Tintcoat
  • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Shadow Metallic
  • Stellar Black Metallic
  • Wilder Metallic

Option Packages

  • LPO, Tail Lamps, Clear
  • LPO, 20" (50.8 CM) Chrome Wheels
  • LPO, 20" (50.8 CM) Gloss Black Wheels
  • LPO, Assist Steps, Stainless
  • LPO, Cargo Convenience Package
  • LPO, Illumination Package
  • LPO, Rear Seat Infotainment System

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