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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 8 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $48,300–$59,012 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2014 Cadillac Escalade at 6.9/10 overall, which translates to a Good rating for this suv. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 8.0/10, while Value at 5.9/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional suv — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability is the weak spot: 6.3/10, under the class average. Review the recall record on this page and price in extra maintenance headroom. The safety score of 8.0/10 is solid mid-pack territory. If advanced driver aids matter to you, compare standard equipment carefully and verify ratings at nhtsa.gov.
Performance scores 7.1/10 — competent for everyday use. Acceleration and handling are adequate for commuting and highway driving, though enthusiasts will want to look at higher-rated alternatives. Tech rates a reasonable 7.5/10: the essentials are covered and well executed, but rivals at the same price often include more as standard.
Priced from $48,300–$59,012, 10 MPG, seating 8, the Cadillac Escalade sits in the premium tier of the suv category. The value score of 5.9/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 12 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Our take: The 2014 Cadillac Escalade is a passable suv but not a standout one. Weaknesses in reliability and value hold it back from being a strong recommendation. It may suit buyers with specific needs it serves well, but we'd encourage comparing at least two or three higher-scored alternatives before deciding.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2014 Cadillac Escalade ranks #2137 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 13% of the segment. Its 6.9/10 overall score is 0.5 points below the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $48,300 starting price is about 34% above the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Across the Escalade model years we've scored, the 2014 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 7.6/10 | $85,994 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 7.6/10 | $85,994 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.5/10 | $83,490 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.5/10 | $80,985 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.4/10 | $78,480 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.3/10 | $75,975 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.2/10 | $73,471 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.2/10 | $70,966 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.2/10 | $68,461 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.1/10 | $65,957 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.1/10 | $63,452 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 6.9/10 | $60,947 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Air bags / Frontal / Passenger side / Inflator module 05/02/2021 · 21V054000 | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of… |
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| Electrical system 01/10/2014 · 14V614000 | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and… |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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