The 2016 Cadillac Escalade is available as a 4-door, 7-seat sport utility. Starting at $72,970, the 2016 Cadillac Escalade Standard 4x2 is powered by a 6.2L , 8 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 15-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2016CadillacEscaladePlatinum 4x4 , priced at $ 91,950 , is powered by a 6.2L , 8 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 15-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway.