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2027 Cadillac Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series Costs $239,000
Cadillac will build 252 serialized Escalade-Vs to mark its 125th year, priced about $66,800 above a regular Escalade-V. Here is what the extra money buys.
Cadillac opened its 125th-anniversary year on October 22, 2026, with the 2027 Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series, a numbered edition of its 682-hp full-size SUV. Only 252 will be built. Orders are open now in the US and Canada, and pricing starts at about $239,000 including the destination charge, before tax, title and dealer fees. Cadillac notes that the dealer sets the final price.
It is the first Escalade in Cadillac's Collector Series, the line of limited, serialized V-Series cars the brand has offered since 2022. Until now those editions were sedans: CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing variants, the latest being the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series for the 2026 model year.
What sets it apart
The number 252 comes from the brand's age. Cadillac offers two paint colors, and each color gets one vehicle per year of Cadillac history, from 1902 through 2027. That works out to 126 per color. Buyers can pick their VIN and their serial number, as long as that year is still open in the color they want.
The changes are visual and tactile:
- Paint: Midnight Stone Frost, a dark matte-look finish exclusive to this edition, or Vibrant White Tricoat
- Wheels: forged 24-inch wheels designed for the Collector Series, with blue brake calipers
- Carbon fiber: mirror caps, grille surround, engine cover and lower rear fascia
- Badges: dark-finish exterior badging
- Lighting: puddle lamps that project a heritage V-8 graphic onto the ground
The cabin pairs Black and Sheer Gray upholstery, while the stitching and seat belts are Santorini Blue. Cadillac derived that blue from the Mondrian pattern in the V-Series emblem. It first appeared on the Project GTP concept and later on the Le Monstre and Petit Pataud Collector Series sedans. Illuminated sill plates, edition badging, dedicated floor mats and a blue key fob complete the package.
"From its exclusive design to its highly limited availability, this special edition gives collectors a distinctive way to celebrate Cadillac's legacy," said Kristian Aquilina, Vice President, Global Cadillac, in GM's announcement.
Under the hood, nothing changes. The announcement lists no powertrain or chassis upgrades, so the Collector Series keeps the standard Escalade-V hardware: a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 rated at 682 hp and 653 lb-ft of torque, a 10-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
How the price compares
Cadillac lists the regular 2027 Escalade-V from $169,300 before destination. Delivered, it comes to $172,195, which puts the anniversary edition roughly $66,800 higher. That is a premium of nearly 39 percent for paint, trim, wheels, cabin details and a serial number with a story attached.
That gap is typical of how Cadillac prices its Collector Series. The cars are not faster than the models they are based on; buyers are paying for rarity and for a documented place in a numbered run.
Buyer brief
What it means for buyers
- Serial numbers will go fast. With only 126 cars per color, the most wanted years, such as 1902, round anniversaries and common birth years, are likely to be claimed early. Ask the dealer which numbers remain before you sign or leave a deposit.
- Get the full price in writing. Cadillac's $239,000 figure includes destination, but dealers can add markups on low-volume cars. Ask for an out-the-door quote that lists every fee.
- Timing is open. Cadillac has not said when production starts or when the first cars will reach customers. Build that uncertainty into any trade-in or financing plan.
- Ask about paint care. Matte-look finishes are usually not meant to be polished or waxed. Get Cadillac's care instructions for Midnight Stone Frost before the first wash.
- Keep the paperwork. On a numbered car, value depends on originality and a complete history. Keep the window sticker, both keys, the floor mats and every service record. A running service log, such as the one Dashbird keeps alongside the car's engine data, makes that history easy to show a future buyer.
Running costs should match a standard Escalade-V, since the mechanical parts are the same. The difference is in replacement parts unique to the edition, such as the forged wheels and carbon-fiber trim, which are likely to cost more and take longer to source.
