Used 2022 Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearDes Moines, IA

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The 2022 Cadillac Escalade offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to luxurious models, all featuring a powerful V8 engine.

• Starting at $50,566
• Best MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 19 hwy
• Most Popular: Premium Luxury 4WD

Trim Overview

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Luxury RWD — "Who It's For"

The Luxury RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped luxury SUV without the higher price of AWD options.

• Avg. market price: $50,566 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 255 listings
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Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Luxury 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive capability without stepping up to the more expensive trims.

• Avg. market price: $56,980 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 773 listings
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Premium Luxury RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a standard luxury experience with a few extra features.

• Avg. market price: $58,167 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 224 listings
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Premium Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded luxury SUV with all-wheel drive and a wide selection.

• Avg. market price: $57,821 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 1,170 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty luxury SUV without the added cost of AWD.

• Avg. market price: $53,964 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 97 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty SUV with all-wheel drive capabilities.

• Avg. market price: $62,347 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 740 listings
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Sport Platinum 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport Platinum 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want the highest level of luxury and performance in an SUV.

• Avg. market price: $67,033 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 760 listings
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Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded luxury SUV with advanced features.

• Avg. market price: $66,245 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 121 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium Luxury 4WD

With 1,170 active listings, the Premium Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Luxury RWD

At $50,566 avg market price — below the lineup median of $57,994 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — Luxury RWD

The Luxury RWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 14/19 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2022 Cadillac Escalade cost?

Prices have softened 8.21% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,968 listings available, which gives you a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $61,150.20, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade a good car?

Yes — the 2022 Cadillac Escalade earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.33/10 expert rating.

The standout strength is Technology at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise the smooth ride, advanced technology, and spacious interior, and they also highlight the OLED screens and larger cargo area. For shoppers who want a big luxury SUV with strong tech and multiple configurations, that combination is a major part of the appeal.

The trade-offs are clear: ride quality and fuel economy are weak points, and the interior materials can feel cheap in places. Even so, the Escalade’s use-case is straightforward — it’s aimed at buyers who want a flagship-size luxury SUV with a lot of presence and a wide range of setups.

With 32.5% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner summary points to a vehicle that feels dependable in daily use, with praise centered on smooth operation, advanced technology, and a spacious cabin. That kind of feedback suggests you can count on the Escalade to deliver the upscale experience buyers expect over time.

The diesel powertrain is described as smooth and capable, with strong low-rpm torque that helps it pull away cleanly from a stop. Cadillac also backs the Escalade with a four-year, 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a six-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that expensive luxury-SUV repairs and wear items can add up if the vehicle has been neglected.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Cadillac Escalade?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 84.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace a vehicle-specific record. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on a large luxury SUV where suspension, electronics, and interior wear can be costly to sort out. Focus on condition, because the Escalade’s value depends heavily on how well it has been maintained and equipped.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Escalade Luxury and Premium Luxury use bright exterior trim and wheels, while the Escalade Sport gets darkened trim, including a mesh grille. The base Luxury trim also misses blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, and Super Cruise is unavailable on that trim.
• Powertrain: You can choose a 6.2-liter gasoline V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque or a Duramax 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six diesel with 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. Both pair with a 10-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and the diesel delivers stronger real-world efficiency.
• Safety package: Standard driver-assist tech includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking front and rear, front and rear park assist, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on Premium Luxury and higher, while trailer blind-spot monitoring is standard on Premium Luxury Platinum and above.
• Infotainment: The Escalade uses a 38-inch curved OLED display made up of a 14.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 16.9-inch touchscreen, and a 7.2-inch left-side screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the system can also be equipped with night vision and augmented-reality navigation.
• Fuel efficiency: The gasoline V8 is rated at 16 mpg combined, while the diesel is rated at 23 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 22 mpg combined with four-wheel drive.

Which 2022 Cadillac Escalade trim should I buy?

The 2022 Cadillac Escalade is offered in 5 trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, and Sport Platinum.

Here's the short version:

• Luxury: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Escalade’s core appeal, including the big-screen tech and standard driver-assist features, but it leaves out blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Super Cruise. It makes sense if you want the lowest starting price and can live without some convenience and safety upgrades.
• Premium Luxury: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert while keeping the Escalade’s major tech strengths intact. If you want a more complete luxury-SUV experience without jumping to the highest-priced models, this is the trim to target.
• Sport: Choose this if you prefer the darker exterior treatment, including the mesh grille, and want the same upscale tech foundation with a different look. It suits you best if styling matters as much as equipment.
• Premium Luxury Platinum: This trim adds more upscale content and includes trailer blind-spot monitoring, making it a stronger fit if you tow or want a more fully equipped luxury setup. It also gets standard puddle lamps.
• Sport Platinum: This is the top-end choice if you want the most lavish, fully loaded version with the Sport appearance theme. It’s the trim to buy if you want maximum equipment and don’t mind paying for it.

Safety-package note: Super Cruise is a $2,500 option on most trim levels but is unavailable on the base Luxury model.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Cadillac Escalade?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 32.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,968 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.21% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 84.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $61,150.20, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade's resale value?

The current average of $61,125 sits slightly below last year's $66,594.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled, which can help you buy more favorably now but may also limit near-term upside if you plan to resell soon. For a future seller, the key takeaway is that strong demand still exists, but buyers are more price-sensitive than they were a year ago.

If the Escalade continues to hold its appeal as a flagship luxury SUV, well-kept examples should remain easier to move than neglected ones. Higher-spec, well-optioned trims may also be more attractive to shoppers in this segment.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade safe?

It earns a 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard driver-assist tech includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking front and rear, front and rear park assist, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning. Cadillac also uses its vibrating Safety Alert Seat to deliver many of those warnings.

Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on Premium Luxury and higher trim levels, while trailer blind-spot monitoring is standard on Premium Luxury Platinum and above. Super Cruise is one of the Escalade’s biggest safety and convenience features, but it is unavailable on the base Luxury model.

The main caveat is that crash-test ratings were not published for this model year, so you’re relying on the Escalade’s standard safety equipment and driver-assist technology rather than public crash scores.

Should I buy a 2022 Cadillac Escalade or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 32.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 84.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.21% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2022 adds standard Buckle to Drive, standard lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning on the base trim, and minor updates to the lineup.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $55,952, the 2021 costs less than the current year's $61,125 average.
• It introduced the redesign, OLED display, and Super Cruise.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $68,353, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $61,125 average.
• It carries over the high-tech cabin with mostly unchanged content.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, inventory, and the Escalade’s core tech, the 2022 is the smart default. If you’re especially price-sensitive, the 2021 can save you money while still delivering the redesign’s major upgrades. If you want to pay more for a newer model-year badge without major changes, the 2023 is the alternative to compare.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.