Cadillac Escalade V Price: MSRP, Trims & Real-World Cost

The Escalade-V is the high-performance version of Cadillac's full-size SUV. It sits above the other Escalade trims in price, and it comes in the standard-length body and the longer ESV body. Both are covered here.

The figures are MSRPs before destination. The destination charge is listed separately, along with the 2026 Escalade-V price for comparison.

The 2027 Escalade-V is $169,300. The longer Escalade ESV-V is $172,300, so the extra length adds a modest amount to the price.

Both come from the same source, which means the comparison between them is on equal footing.

The ESV-V has the longer body, which means more cargo room behind the third row. If you regularly carry passengers and luggage together, the extra length is worth considering. If you mostly drive in the city or park in tight spaces, the standard length may be easier to live with. Check the dimensions and the cargo figures on Cadillac's website, then see both in person if you can.

Cadillac lists a destination charge of $2,895 for the Escalade, per The Drive. It is added to the MSRP and appears on the window sticker. Confirm the amount with your dealer for the specific model you order.

The 2026 Escalade-V had an MSRP of $168,000, per CarBuzz. Compare it with the 2027 figures to see how the price changed from one model year to the next. If you can find a 2026 on a dealer lot, ask what incentives or discounts apply.

• Options. Paint, wheels, and interior upgrades can add to the total.
• Dealer add-ons. Protection packages and accessories are optional and usually negotiable.
• Taxes and registration. Both depend on your state and rise with the vehicle's price.
• Documentation fees. Dealers charge these, and amounts vary.

The Escalade-V is a limited, high-demand model, and some dealers charge more than MSRP. Others sell at sticker. Allocation of V models is limited, so ask your dealer how orders work and how long you might wait. Get a written, itemized out-the-door quote, then get the same configuration quoted by another dealer.

• Insurance. Large, high-value, high-performance SUVs are expensive to insure. Get quotes first.
• Fuel. Check fueleconomy.gov for official ratings. Expect high consumption from a vehicle of this size and performance level.
• Tires and brakes. Heavy vehicles with large wheels and performance tires cost more to maintain.
• Maintenance. Ask about service intervals and warranty coverage.
• Registration. Fees rise with the price in many states.

Cadillac Financial and independent lenders offer loans and leases. Payments depend on credit, down payment, term, and for a lease the mileage allowance. A licensed financial professional can advise on which option suits you.

Build your Escalade-V on Cadillac's website, then ask a local dealer for a written quote on the same build. That is the surest way to know what you will pay.

The V models sit at the top of the Escalade family and cost more than the other gasoline trims. Anyone deciding whether the V is worth the step up should price a lower Escalade trim alongside it. What the V adds is performance hardware and a more aggressive character, so a test drive matters here. Pay attention to ride comfort on rough roads and to how the vehicle feels at low speed, since those are the situations you will meet most often.

Ask which body length and model year the quote covers, and whether destination is included. Ask for installed options and dealer add-ons with their prices. Ask how long delivery will take and whether the dealer will put the terms in writing. If you are trading in a vehicle, agree on the purchase price before discussing the trade-in value.

Compare at least one dealer financing offer with an outside lender. Look at the total cost over the whole term, not only the monthly payment.