The 2022 Cadillac Escalade as well as its extended-length variant, the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV, have become more expensive.
New Escalade models in the Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum trim levels have all seen their prices increase, with Premium Luxury models now being $2,700 more while Sport models seeing a $3,000 uptick. An additional $3,500 has been applied to Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum trim levels. Pricing for the base Luxury trim remains the same as of this writing.
The price changes is the result of Super Cruise (production code UKL), Cadillac’s semi-autonomous driver assist feature, becoming standard on those trims that saw the pricing increases. Previously, Super Cruise was to become standard on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade models in the beginning of the 2022 model year, but the feature was removed due to the ongoing global microchip shortage. Shortly thereafter, it became available to order again. As a standalone option, Super Cruise added $2,500 to the price of the Escalade.
| Trim Level | Drivetrain | Powertrain | March 2022 MSRP | Order Start MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $77,990 | $77,990 |
| Luxury 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $78,090 | $78,090 |
| Premium Luxury 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $89,290 | $86,590 |
| Premium Luxury 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $89,390 | $86,690 |
| Sport 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $92,290 | $89,290 |
| Sport 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $92,390 | $89,390 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $106,790 | $103,290 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $106,890 | $103,390 |
| Sport Platinum 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $106,790 | $103,290 |
| Sport Platinum 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $106,890 | $103,390 |
| Luxury 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $80,990 | $80,990 |
| Luxury 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $81,090 | $81,090 |
| Premium Luxury 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $92,290 | $89,590 |
| Premium Luxury 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $92,390 | $89,690 |
| Sport 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $95,290 | $92,290 |
| Sport 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $95,390 | $92,390 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $109,790 | $106,290 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $109,890 | $106,390 |
| Sport Platinum 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $109,790 | $106,290 |
| Sport Platinum 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $109,890 | $106,390 |
| Trim Level | Drivetrain | Powertrain | March 2022 MSRP | Order Start MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $80,990 | $80,990 |
| Luxury 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $81,090 | $81,090 |
| Premium Luxury 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $92,290 | $89,590 |
| Premium Luxury 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $92,390 | $89,690 |
| Sport 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $95,290 | $92,290 |
| Sport 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $95,390 | $92,390 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $109,790 | $106,290 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $109,890 | $106,390 |
| Sport Platinum 600 | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $109,790 | $106,290 |
| Sport Platinum 600D | 2WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $109,890 | $106,390 |
| Luxury 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $83,990 | $83,990 |
| Luxury 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $84,090 | $84,090 |
| Premium Luxury 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $95,290 | $92,590 |
| Premium Luxury 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $95,390 | $92,690 |
| Sport 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $98,290 | $95,290 |
| Sport 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $98,390 | $95,390 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $112,790 | $109,290 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $112,890 | $109,390 |
| Sport Platinum 600 | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $112,790 | $109,290 |
| Sport Platinum 600D | 4WD | Turbo-diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | $112,890 | $109,390 |
With the price changes applied, the 2022 Cadillac Escalade now starts at $89,290 for Premium Luxury models and $92,290 for Sport models, including destination and freight charges. Pricing for the full-size luxury SUV in Premium Luxury Platinum or Sport Platinum trim now starts at $106,790.
As a reminder, the 2022 Cadillac Escalade is the second model year of the luxury SUV’s fifth generation. The model offers two engine options. The first is the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 engine (production code L87), capable of 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The second is the 3.0L I6 turbodiesel (production code LM2), rated at 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Both engine options bolt to Cadillac’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
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jbbooky
Lots of wealthy soccer moms driving them around here, usually jabbering away. Hate to think of the consequences of improper use of SC with those behemoths.
CLC
The soccer mom is driving the car equivalent of a tank. If there’s an accident, she’ll be safe. Probably not so for the person in the other vehicle….