Used 2014 Cadillac Escalade for sale 

The 2014 Cadillac Escalade starts at $63,745 for the base Standard trim with a 6.2L Vortec V8 engine outputting 403 hp and 417 lb.-ft. of torque. The 4WD option can be added at $3,000 extra. The Standard trim comes with all the space and luxury, while the Luxury trim starting at $67,970 adds heated steering wheel, intellibeam headlamp system with automatic high-/low-beam switching, magnetic ride control suspension, second row power release fold and tumble seat side, blind zone alert, power tilt sliding sunroof, and 22" 7spoke chrome aluminum wheels.

The Premium trim worth $75,450 adds features such as body-color upper And lower grilles, Bodyside moldings And door handles, body-color side vents with bright mesh, clear tinted Led tail lamps, and center high-mounted stop lamp, rear fascia with integrated dual exhaust outlets, 22" 7 spoke Ultra bright machined finish wheels, With painted accents, power retractable assist steps, and rearseat entertainment system with In-dash DVD player.

The top-end Platinum trim starts at $80,520 and add premium luxury features, including LED headlamps, rear fascia with integrated dual exhaust outlets, unique front fascia with upper And lower grilles, aniline leather-wrapped instrument panel and trim, genuine olive ash and burled walnut wood trim, aluminum trim, full leather first and second row seats, heated and cooled cupholders, rearseat entertainment system with Two 7" diagonal DVD screens integrated into the back of the front headrests and 22" 7spoke chrome aluminum wheels. 

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The Standard trim is plenty enough, and the 4WD drivetrain can opt for better stability. It is plenty enough for all kinds of space and luxury needs. The Platinum trim can be opted for by people who want the absolute best of luxury. The Premium and Luxury trims are available in between these and vary in features.

The 2014 Cadillac Escalade comes equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that puts out a maximum power of 403 hp and a maximum torque of 417 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to all the wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Escalade reaches 60mph in 6.5 seconds flat and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 13.6 seconds, which are pretty good numbers considering the size and segment. The base price of the Escalade is $66,295.

In comparison, the Cadillac is the fastest of the lot. With a 6.2 L V8 under its hood putting out 403 hp and 417 lb-ft, the Caddy launches to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 13.6 seconds. The Lincoln and Ford follow with identical power outputs of 310 hp and 365 lb-ft. The Navigator takes 8.7 seconds to reach 60mph and 16.5 to cross the quarter-mile, while the Expedition takes 9 and 14.7 seconds to achieve the same feat. 

Considering its size and segment, we know that high expectations are not to be kept on the Escalade. The Cadillac Escalade delivers a fuel-efficiency of 13 mpg in the city, 18 on the highway, and 15 mpg of combined fuel economy. The Escalade gets a 26-gallon fuel capacity, outputting a range of 338 miles in the city, 468 on the highway, and a combined range of 390 miles. The efficiency figures are on the lower side compared with other vehicles in the segment.

The Cadillac and Lincoln deliver a combined fuel efficiency of 15 mpg, while the Ford Expedition delivers the most combined efficiency of 16 mpg. The Ford also has the biggest fuel capacity of 33.5 gallons, followed by the Lincoln and Cadillac with 28 and 26-gallon fuel capacities, respectively. The Expedition and the Navigator deliver a combined range of 536 and 420 miles respectively, followed by the Escalade providing 390 miles of combined range

The 2014 Escalade provides extreme amounts of space on the inside. There are three rows of seating providing seating for 7 people cocooned in luxury.

The interior of the cabin has super luxurious features, including Tri-zone electronic automatic climate control with individual settings for driver, front passenger, and rear seating areas, front seats with leather seating surfaces, heated and cooled seatbacks, and cushions with three temperature settings, 14-way power adjusting including 4-way power lumbar, and memory setting for two drivers.

The Cadillac is the most spacious option in the front row, followed by the competition. When it comes to second-row space, all of the competition performs head to head. But in the case of the third row, the Caddy has the least legroom. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Ford has the most of 18.6 cu-ft, followed by the Lincoln with 18.1 cu-ft, and the Cadillac with 16.9 cu-ft of the cargo area. Major interior features include-

• Tri-zone electronic automatic climate control with individual settings for driver, front passenger and rear seating areas
• Heated And Cooled Cup holders
• Front seats with leather seating surfaces, heated and cooled seat backs and cushions with three temperature settings,
• 14-way power adjusting including 4-way power lumbar, memory setting for two drivers
• Second-row bucket seats with leather seating surfaces and heated cushions; reclining; adjustable head restraints; seats fold and tumble
• Second-row power release fold-and-tumble seat
• Third-row, 3-passenger seating with 50/50 split-bench seats that adjust individually and can be folded, tumbled forward, or totally removed
• Full leather First And Second Row Seats 

How intuitive is the 2014 Cadillac Escalade’s infotainment unit?

The 2014 Cadillac Escalade features an 8-inch infotainment unit. It is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with satellite radio.

As for audio, there is a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system fitted inside the Escalade as standard. The audio system sounds great. There is also a digital instrument display presenting the driver with essential information and gauges. Few key features include-

• 8" color LCD touch screen infotainment unit
• Large 4-line Driver Information Console 
• Rear Vision Camera 
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• USB Connectivity
• 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system
• Rearseat Entertainment System with In-dash DVD with roof-mounted flip-down 8" diagonal screens, two 2-channel wireless headphones, auxiliary audio/video

The Escalade looks super huge and not very stylish in its natural form. The design and exterior elements remain unchanged. The exterior features 22" 7 spoke chrome aluminum wheels, LED headlamps, rear fascia with integrated dual exhaust outlets, front fascia with upper and lower grilles, body-color upper And lower grilles, bodyside moldings and door handles, body-color side vents with bright mesh and clear tinted LED taillamps and center high-mounted stop lamp.

The Lincoln weighs 6,000 lbs, followed by the Expedition that weighs 5,844 lbs, while the Cadillac is the lightest by a very slight margin weighing 5,718 lbs. The Cadillac also has the best ground clearance of 9.3 inches, while the Lincoln and the Ford have 9.1 and 8.7 inches of clearance, respectively. The Cadillac is the shortest SUV in the competition. Major exterior features include-

• Power, tilt-sliding sunroof with express-open and -close and sunshade
• 22" 7 spoke Chrome Aluminum wheels
• LED Headlamps
• Rear Fascia With Integrated Dual Exhaust Outlets
• Front Fascia With Upper And Lower Grilles
• Bodycolor Upper And Lower Grilles, Bodyside Moldings And Door Handles
• Bodycolor Side Vents With Bright Mesh
• Clear tinted Led Taillamps And Center High-mounted Stop Lamp 

The Cadillac Escalade comes equipped with many standard safety features for keeping its huge body and a large number of passengers safe, including, ABS, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags that cover all three rows, a rearview camera, and rear parking sensors. Tire Pressure Monitoring System and Side Blind Zone Alert are also standard features. Few salient safety features include-

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Traction Control 
• Rear Park Assist
• Side Blind Zone Alert

The 2014 Cadillac Escalade is an expensive great choice to opt for in the luxury full-size market. It is a great choice in the segment offering a spacious interior covered in luxury along with the strongest powertrain under the hood. The Cadillac is also offered at a significantly higher price than its competition with the same level of features. So if you’re looking for a full-size SUV, go for the Escalade’s Extended wheelbase version with more third-row space, as you’re already paying a huge amount.