Big SUV boasts swaggering style
The Escalade is arguably Cadillac’s best-known current model, and when it comes to size and visual impact, it is the de facto replacement for the tail-finned Cadillac land yachts of old. However, much like cars keep getting bigger, the Escalade is not getting any cheaper. That means the lease deal Cadillac is offering this month might be the best way to get into this full-size luxury SUV while leaving some money for gas. In September, you can lease a 2025 Escalade for $1,885 (before taxes and fees) for 48 months, with $3,500 down and an allowance of 10,000 miles annually. The $250 lease cash allowance also helps keep the numbers down.
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Cadillac offers flexible terms, although the low-mileage lease is the cheapest option this month. You can specify either 12,000 miles or 15,000 miles, but this increases the monthly payment to $1,908 or $1,976, respectively. Cadillac also offers shorter terms of 24, 36, or 39 months, but that also inflates the monthly payment. Remember that all lease rates listed by automakers do not include taxes or any other fees that leasing a given vehicle may incur, and offers may vary by region. We recommend entering your zip code into the current offers page on Cadillac’s website to most accurately estimate a payment. Offers end September 30, 2025.
More about the 2025 Cadillac Escalade
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Its interior may be full of modern tech like a 55-inch three-piece display that spans the entire dashboard, but the Escalade shares body-on-frame construction with the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon, as well as General Motors’ full-size pickup trucks. A 6.2-liter V8 provides a stout 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, along with a great soundtrack and 8,100-pound towing capacity. Unlike some rivals, Cadillac still offers a base rear-wheel drive version, but four-wheel drive is also available, with a 10-speed automatic transmission in either case.
In addition to the standard version, Cadillac sells an extended-wheelbase Escalade ESV with additional cargo space and third-row legroom, and the Escalade-V, which adds a supercharger for 682 hp. These variants are all based on the same platform, while the all-electric Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL use a dedicated EV architecture, sharing only a name with gasoline Escalade models. Different lease deals apply to some of these variants.
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Final thoughts
Leasing is a great way to get more car for your money, and that’s especially helpful when considering a new Escalade. Not only are prices escalating (no pun intended), with three price increases this year, but getting the best version requires digging deep into the option list. Lavish features make the Escalade a true rival to the Lincoln Navigator and higher trims of European luxury SUVs, but only if you get a well-equipped model. While current lease rates only apply to 2025 models, the Escalade’s refresh for this model year means there likely won’t be many changes for 2026, so there’s no need to wait.
*Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle.
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Stephen Andrew Edelstein
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