Summary

• With 621 currently listed for sale and an average price of $28,938.00, 32.9% of 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESVs for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4.5 / 5 stars.

• 59.1% of 2019 Escalade ESV models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV stands out as a full-size luxury SUV built around space, power, and a distinctly upscale presence. In the third-generation model, it could carry up to eight passengers, and its extended wheelbase gave the third row 10 inches more legroom than the regular version. It also offered up to 121 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded, which made it especially appealing for buyers who needed both passenger room and serious utility. The tradeoff was that the raised rear cargo floor made bulky items harder to load.

What makes the 2019 model especially notable is its combination of strong standard equipment and high-end features. It used a 6.2L V8 engine rated at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, and it could tow as much as 8,100 pounds. Standard features included 20-inch chrome alloy wheels, magnetic ride control suspension, a rear camera mirror, automatic LED headlamps, a hands-free power liftgate, keyless ignition and entry, and a 10-speaker Bose audio system. Buyers looking for more luxury could find available upgrades such as a head-up display, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a rear-seat entertainment system, adaptive cruise control, and heated and ventilated front seats with massage functions.

At the same time, the 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV was not without compromises. Its fuel economy was poor, with an EPA rating of 17 miles per gallon combined, or 16 mpg combined with four-wheel drive. The model also carried a reputation for troublesome eight-speed automatic transmissions in this generation, which makes it a more cautious recommendation than its size, power, and luxury appointments might otherwise suggest.

Other model years to consider

• 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV

  • Average price: $81,419.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 33.6%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 949

• 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV

  • Average price: $60,638.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 32.7%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 970

• 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV

  • Average price: $32,123.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 33.0%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 660

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.