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 8.11% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,996 listings available, which suggests you have a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

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 advanced technology, spacious interior, and easy-to-use features, and they also call out the large cargo area and the updated OLED screens. In use-case terms, that lines up with the Escalade’s role as Cadillac’s flagship SUV for shoppers who want a big, high-tech luxury hauler with strong presence.

The trade-offs are clear, though: the expert review points to poor ride quality and cheap-feeling interior materials, along with poor fuel economy. Even so, the market still shows 33.0% good or great deals, which suggests there are still attractive opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

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

The user feedback points to a vehicle that feels reliable, trouble-free, and easy to count on, with owners especially appreciating the Escalade’s technology and spaciousness over time. The expert review also notes that the diesel powertrain delivered smooth power and handled everyday driving without trouble, which supports the impression of solid dependability.

Cadillac’s warranty coverage includes a four-year, 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a six-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty, which helps reduce early ownership risk. For used buyers, the main long-term concern is less about outright reliability and more about whether prior maintenance and wear have been handled consistently.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 85.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace a proper records review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on ride quality, cabin condition, and any signs of heavy use, since this model’s size and complexity can magnify wear. It also makes sense to confirm that the technology and driver-assistance features work as expected, especially on higher-mileage examples.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Luxury trim is the entry point, while Premium Luxury and Sport add more upscale trim treatment; the base trim also misses blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, which arrive on higher trims.
• Powertrain: You get a 6.2-liter gasoline V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, or an available 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six diesel with 277 hp and 460 lb-ft; both use a 10-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, front and rear park assist, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, and Cadillac’s Safety Alert Seat. Super Cruise is available on most trims but not the base Luxury model.
• Infotainment: The Escalade uses a 38-inch curved OLED display made up of a 14.2-inch digital 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 support a 360-degree camera view and rearview camera mirror.
• Fuel efficiency: The gasoline V8 is rated at 16 mpg combined. 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 trim, but it already gives you the Escalade’s core appeal, including the big OLED display and the flagship-size presence. It makes sense if you want the lowest starting point and are comfortable adding options selectively.
• Premium Luxury: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds more upscale equipment and unlocks more of the Escalade’s convenience and safety content. If you want the sweet spot between price and features, start here.
• Sport: Choose this if you prefer the darker exterior treatment and want the Escalade’s more aggressive visual theme. It is mainly about style, so it suits you best if appearance matters as much as equipment.
• Premium Luxury Platinum: This trim layers on more luxury content and also gets standard trailer blind-spot monitoring. It is the right pick if you plan to tow and want a more fully equipped Escalade.
• Sport Platinum: This is the top-end choice for buyers who want the most upscale and fully loaded version with the Sport look. It is the most expensive path, so it makes the most sense if you want maximum content and don’t mind paying for it.

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.

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 with some leverage if you stay disciplined.

• Deal availability: 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,996 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.11% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 85.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $61,091, 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 $61,099 sits slightly below last year's $66,490.

That price movement suggests the Escalade has already absorbed some depreciation, which can help future sellers if the market stabilizes. If you buy at the right price now, you may have less downside left than a shopper who paid closer to last year’s average. Strong demand for well-kept examples should also help support values, especially for trucks with desirable equipment and clean histories.

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?

The 2022 Cadillac Escalade did not receive published IIHS or NHTSA crash-test ratings for this model year.

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

Standard driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking for the 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 the warnings, and Super Cruise is available on most trims but not the base Luxury model.

A key caveat is that blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are not standard on the base trim, so you should pay close attention to the equipment list if safety tech matters to you. Super Cruise is a major highlight, but you still need to verify that the system is present and functioning properly on any used example you consider.

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:

• 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 85.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.11% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2022 adds standard lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning on the base Luxury trim.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $55,789, the 2021 costs less than the current year's $61,099 average.
• It introduced the redesign and major tech upgrade.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $68,236, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $61,099 average.
• It carries over the redesign with mostly unchanged tech and utility.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, inventory, and updated equipment, the 2022 is the strongest all-around pick. If your priority is spending less, the 2021 is the value play; if you want a newer carryover with similar appeal and don’t mind paying more, the 2023 is the alternative.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.