The 2027 Cadillac Escalade Can Get Very Close to $200,000AutoblogRex SanchezWed, September 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Cadillac Is Done Playing AffordableWhile the Cadillac Escalade carries over largely unchanged for the 2027 model year, the full-size luxury SUV now has a higher starting price following the discontinuation of the base 1SA trim, eliminating the sub-$100,000 option. That may be an issue for some who aren't looking to spend six figures, but for others considering a spec'd-out version, the change may be irrelevant.How much would that cost? Cadillac has now opened the configurator for the 2027 Escalade, with the flagship, all-wheel-drive-only V-Series starting at $175,195 in extended-length ESV form, including destination charges but before options. This particular model costs $3,000 more than the standard-length version.CadillacThe OptionsExterior-wise, Black Raven comes standard, while the most expensive paint options are Radiant Red Tintcoat and Vibrant White Tricoat, each adding $1,325. If that's too much, Argent Silver Metallic and Sandstone are available for $725. The optional 24-inch black alloy wheels are part of the $5,200 Onyx Package, which also adds a black illuminated Cadillac emblem and a gloss-black Escalade nameplate.AdvertisementAdvertisementInside, prospective buyers can choose either a black or Sheer Gray cabin at no extra charge. However, Cadillac offers the Executive Second Row Seating Package for $7,500, upgrading the captain's chairs with features like massage and ventilation, along with second-row wireless phone charging.As standard, the Escalade-V ESV is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine making 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque. It sends power to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.With one of the $1,325 paint options and both packages, the vehicle is priced at $189,220. Additional accessories and service plans include a $195 rear fascia protector, a $135 front window shade, a four-year MobileService+ plan for $799 ($199 for one year), and an OnStar One with Super Cruise extension to eight years for $3,000.CadillacNot for the Faint of HeartAll in all, this heavily optioned 2027 Cadillac Escalade-V ESV comes to $193,349, including the $2,895 destination charge.AdvertisementAdvertisementOther considerations include waiting for the next-generation Escalade, which could arrive in the coming years. The current generation – underpinned by the GM T1 platform – was introduced for the 2021 model year and received a facelift for 2025, so the timeline appears to be lining up, though nothing has been confirmed as of this writing. Another option is the all-electric version of the nameplate called the Escalade IQ, which is scheduled to debut GM's eyes-off driving technology in 2028.CadillacView the 4 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.