The 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV is available as a 4-door, 7-seat sport utility. Starting at $64,810, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base 4x2 is powered by a 6.2L , 8 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2009CadillacEscalade ESVPlatinum Edition 4x2 , priced at $ 83,890 , is powered by a 6.2L , 8 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway.