2013 Cadillac Escalade Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 City / 18 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
403
Seats
7 -8
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Juan O
Good car, reliable and in a good price for what you get.
Good vehicle, feels smooth on road and have a good brake system. Has a lot of space and is reliable. Good sound system and features. Gas usage is moderate, but is what you get with one of those cars. The price for the unit is good and I do not regret buying this car.
accountCircle Sheila B
I love my Escalade! It is the second one I have owned. Smooth ride, comfy interior, stylish looks. I have no complaints about it at all!
Cadillacs are not only stylish and comfortable, they are reliable too!
accountCircle Jeffrey L
I wish they would make escalade exts again!
I absolutely love my 2013 Cadillac escalade ext. I have had no real issues with the vehicle which now has 150k miles on it. The shocks have had to be replaced twice, but that is normal with air shocks. I wish Cadillac would start making them again. In the meantime, I will drive this truck until the wheels fall off.
accountCircle Dana K
Smooth ride! The backup camera is great because I am short. Enough room.
I love our 2013 escalade. I have not really experienced many issues besides the tire pressure monitor going off once in awhile. The drive is smooth, and in the snow it cuts like butter. I do have 3 small children so the room in the car is a plus. I'd come with a DVD player so for longer trips it helps entertain the kids. Backup camera is great. The downfall to this vehicle is the gas! It goes through gas quickly but that is because it is a large truck.
accountCircle mark s
It makes me feel good about the smooth ride. It is very luxurious and stylish. The car runs so very well
It looks good the interior is top rated does not need a lot
accountCircle Vicky S
The car rides smoothly and the design is totally luxurious
Love the way the car drives and the styling interior has all the features
accountCircle Carolyn H
Ext, Versatility & luxury that only comes from cadillac. Luxury at its best,
Excellent luxury vehicle great performance sleek look leather interior, boise stereo, tires, chrome rims 22 inch cargo net all-wheel-drive anti-lock brakes anti-theft OnStar driver assistance standard back by the gm loyalty service, commitment you'll be the envy of all your neighbors.
accountCircle Brittany G
It drives really well and I feel very safe in it.
It gets great gas mileage. It is very comfortable and accommodating for children. I love the luxury style of it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rachel P
It is a good car besides the overheating, transmission.
Runs hot, blows hot air, frequent overheating problems. Over it is a decent car I just wish it would come through in the summertime. My ac does not work properly. I have gotten it fixed about three times now. Transmission issues and a few battery issues.
accountCircle Frances V
Always review the brand of vehicle.
Rides smooth, comfortable fits up to 7 or 8 people but this model has issues with the motor we recently experience the issue had to get a new motor.. I would buy a gm or gm luxury vehicle ever again. My other older model is way older than the Cadillac and haven't had these issues.

Cadillac Escalade Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
403 HP 16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Luxury
403 HP 16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Premium
403 HP 16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Platinum Edition
403 HP 16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2013 Cadillac Escalade Owner Reviews

4.60
42 Reviews
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5 stars 67%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 2%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Aaron D on May 20, 2021
How roomy it is for a family of 8.
Nothing wrong with the car. We love it. Great family car for our huge family. We hope someday to be able to upgrade to a newer one. We love all of the features it has to offer and how roomy it feels when we go on long road trips. I would recommend it to anyone looking to buy one.
accountCircle Andrea H on May 20, 2021
First purchase of a Cadillac and not the last.
Very comfortable vehicle with plenty of leg room. Has third row seating, very easy to get into unlike other cars with that feature. Small trunk space but seats easily flip up or can take out for extra space. Easy to do both. Seat warmers, and best feature, each side you can control your own air temperature. I am always hot, kids and husband are cold, so it works for everyone. Only has 20 gallon gas tank, but gets better than average mileage. Ours is around maybe14mpg. Smooth ride, definitely has giddy up and go.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Michelle G.

There is comfortable seating for seven. I can fit three car seats in the back row. There are so many awesome features, from the side mirrors that fold in at the touch of a button to the heated steering wheel. All of the video screens come in handy with a lot of passengers. It is a safe vehicle.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Michelle G.

It is wide and long, which can be a challenge on certain bridges and in certain parking lots. We have had the trunk release button break and the CD system break. Parts are expensive to replace. It is tough getting to the back row to buckle car seats.

Ranks #5 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2013 Cadillac Escalade has an average owner rating of 4.60 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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2013 Land Rover Range Rover
4.83
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2013 INFINITI QX56
4.76
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2013 Cadillac Escalade
4.6

Ranks #4 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Cadillac Escalade has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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2013 Lexus RX
26 MPG
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
26 MPG
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2013 Cadillac Escalade
18 MPG

Is The 2013 Cadillac Escalade A Good Car?

Yes, the Cadillac escalade platinum is a good vehicle. Actually, it is a fantastic vehicle. It rides smoothly and most importantly you do not hear much road noise. Road noise is very irritating... Read More
C S.
Yes. It is overall a decent vehicle. We have had a few minor issues that were all minor and covered under warranty.
Decker A.
Yes, I love this car. It drives good and it can fit my entire family as well as a lot of storage. I also like all the additional features such as the DVD players and heated seat in the winter.
Nicole L.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Cadillac Escalade?

The 2013 Cadillac escalade platinum is a very reliable vehicle. We have not had any issues with it at all. We have had the vehicle for one year now and it has been perfect. We have only done standard... Read More
C S.
Yes it is a reliable SUV. The majority of the problems we have honestly had were of upgraded features like the DVD player or the automatic kick plate motor. Nothing that prevented the cars... Read More
Thomas M.
The only problem is the Flex Fuel engine. We have had to have broken lifters fixed because of the fuel efficient motor Downshifting creating strain on the cylinders
Sarah L.

Is The 2013 Cadillac Escalade A Good Value?

Thinking back, I believe we paid about $25,000 for the 2013 Cadillac escalade platinum edition a year ago. It had low miles and was spotless. We feel that it was definitely a great value. We could... Read More
C S.
We purchased the vehicle new in 2012. I believe it was around 80,000 ish at the time. I believe it was as we have put a lot of wear into it and it has held up nicely.
Frank C.
The car cost $40,000 used. If we would not have had the issue with the lifters, I would definitely say it's a good value. The taxes on it are way too high.
Sarah P.

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Safety & Reliability

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