The Real Cost
Week of November 2, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA
2027 Cadillac Escalade
6.2L V8 Premium 4WD · 24 gal tank · 16 MPG · manufacturer spec
$117–$138
typical fill → full tank · 24 galAt $5.74/gal, this tank gets you about 384 miles.
Source: EIA · Updated November 2, 2026
12-week state trend
+$0.32 over 12 wk
Local context
Los Angeles runs at $5.74/gal this week — about 38.3% above the U.S. average of $4.15. At this price the 2027 Cadillac Escalade's 16 MPG returns roughly 2.8 miles per dollar (62.5 gallons per 1,000 miles).
At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a Los Angeles driver spends about $4,307 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $4,311 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $2,684 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $1,628 swing.
By the numbers
Fill cost
$117–$138
typical → full · 384 mi/tank
Per gallon
$5.74
EIA weekly — Los Angeles
Monthly · 12k mi/yr
$358.88
62.5 gal
Annual · 12k mi/yr
$4307
750 gal
The math
Why it costs what it costs.
- Fill cost = 24 gal × $5.74/gal = $137.81
- Miles per tank = 24 × 16 = 384
- Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 16 × $5.74 = $4307
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