The Escalade is America’s unquestioned leader for the ultimate full size luxury SUV. The 2015 model year boasts a completely redesigned body style that is an evolution of the one it replaces. In true Escalade fashion where more is more this vehicle doesn’t disappoint as it is larger, faster and features more standard options than the outgoing model.
Thanks in part to Cadillac’s parent company, General Motors, the engine technology in this truck is not overly complicated making this vehicle lower to maintain than most of the luxury imports.
In its relatively brief history this vehicle keeps Cadillac relevant to a younger audience as most of their owners are part of the geriatric generation. The Cadillac Escalade has become an icon associated with urban style and pop culture and “bling”.
MSRP Range New: $72,970.00 - $94,875.00
PMPR (Poor Man Price Range): $44,000.00 - $88,000.00
Current Max Savings Against MSRP New: 39%
Current Body Style: Yes
Total Listed Nationally: 881
For: Rock star appeal, utility, can seat up to eight in comfort and style.
Against: Thirsty and won’t be popular with the latest wave of going green, conjures up negative images of rap stars and spoiled entertainers.
Single Poor Man POV: Be prepared for some fun and drive it like a rock star.
Married Poor Man POV: Your wife will think it is too big and over the top. She will enjoy it’s lavish and cavernous interior.
Divorced Poor Man POV: Your ex-wife will consider taking you back to court as no other vehicle says bling like the Escalade. The king of bling.
Curb Appeal: 9 with the 22” wheels and 8 without
Bottom Line: Everything about this vehicle is extra. It cost extra to fill it, park it, and most likely extra to insure it. It won’t cost you extra to purchase pre-owned because the previous owner already took that hit and there are great values to be had out there. At the lower end of the asking prices you will likely find vehicles with above average miles on the odometer but don’t let that scare you. These trucks can rack up miles without having to have real cause for concern beyond normal wear and tear so If bling is your thing this is the vehicle of choice.
Cadillac Escalade Online Forum:
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-escalade-forums/
Cadillac Certified Program Details:
Cadillac is pleased to offer Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance4 on all 2011 and newer Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. It is a maintenance program that provides more peace of mind by covering select required maintenance up to six years or 70,000 miles5 of the vehicle’s operation. It aligns with the terms of our 6-year or 70,000 mile5 Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Bumper to-Bumper Limited Warranty1. And, it’s fully transferable.
Did You Know?
2015 is the first model year of the current body style but it’s the 4th generation
EscaladeDuring the warranty coverage period, Cadillac provides alternate transportation and/or reimbursement of certain transportation expenses if your Cadillac requires warranty repairs.
All digitally equipped Certified Pre-Owned Cadillac vehicles are eligible for three trial months of OnStar
Qualified buyers can receive as low as 0% APR* for 60 months on all Certified Pre-Owned Cadillacs.
Poor Man Options Slightly Outside Price Range Of A 2015 Cadillac Escalade:
Audi: 2011 R8 4.2 Coupe
Aston Martin: 2013 Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes: 2014 S-Class 550 4Matic
Porsche: 14 Cayenne Turbo