The 2009 Cadillac Escalade is available as a 4-door, 7-seat sport utility. Starting at $62,205, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 2009 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition 4x2, priced at $81,335, 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.