Used 2025 Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearAthens, GA

Compare 2025 Cadillac Escalade Trims

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to luxurious models, all featuring powerful V8 engines.

• Starting at $80,998
• Best MPG/MPGe: 15 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 SUV without paying for all-wheel drive. It's the most budget-friendly option in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $80,998 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 264 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 a hefty price tag. It balances features and performance well.

• Avg. market price: $82,438 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 781 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 without the added cost of 4WD. It offers a great blend of features.

• Avg. market price: $92,085 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 238 listings
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty feel in a luxury SUV without the higher price of all-wheel drive. It offers a dynamic driving experience.

• Avg. market price: $100,173 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 91 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Premium Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a luxurious SUV with all-wheel drive capabilities. It's the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $93,456 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 1,199 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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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. It combines performance with luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $98,771 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 743 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 the ultimate luxury experience with all-wheel drive. It features top-tier amenities.

• Avg. market price: $108,451 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 171 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Sport Platinum 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport Platinum 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a high-end, sporty SUV with all-wheel drive. It offers a blend of luxury and performance.

• Avg. market price: $108,102 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 802 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium Luxury 4WD

With 1,199 active listings, the Premium Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Luxury RWD

At $80,998 avg market price — below the lineup median of $96,113 — 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 with 15 city / 19 hwy MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade cost?

Prices have softened 12.85% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,642 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade a good car?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade earns a 7.33/10 expert rating.

The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, and Technology.

That lines up with the Escalade’s core appeal: you get a refreshed, highly recognizable full-size luxury SUV with a redesigned dashboard display, strong presence, and modern connectivity. The trade-offs are clear, though, because the expert feedback points to poor ride quality and poor value for money, so you’re paying for image, equipment, and scale more than for polish or efficiency. If you want a big, upscale utility vehicle with a distinctive luxury feel, it fits that use case well. 36.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which suggests there are real opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade’s appeal is rooted more in its upscale execution and updated tech than in any standout reliability claim. The overview emphasizes a current-generation platform that has been refreshed for 2025, while the expert feedback notes that the 10-speed automatic is well matched to the vehicle and shifts smoothly. The performance write-up also points to a solid 6.2-liter V8 and a drivetrain setup that’s straightforward for a large luxury SUV.

Cadillac’s ownership coverage is a plus, 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 risk is that a complex, heavy, high-priced SUV can be expensive to keep satisfying once the warranty period starts to fade.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Cadillac Escalade?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on a vehicle this large and this tech-heavy. Focus on condition, maintenance records, and whether the equipment you want is actually present, since the Escalade’s value depends heavily on trim and options. It’s also worth checking that the cabin electronics, screens, and driver-assistance features work as intended.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base Luxury models use Interluxe synthetic leather, while other trims move to real leather and can add semi-aniline leather; the Sport models mainly change appearance, and Premium Luxury Platinum adds an illuminated Cadillac crest and grille surround.
• Powertrain: The 2025 model uses a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with a 10-speed automatic, while the Escalade-V adds a supercharged 6.2-liter V8; rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is optional on most models.
• Safety package: Standard driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control, blind-zone steering assist, automatic emergency braking front and rear, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, and a 360-degree camera system; Super Cruise is also included, and the Safety Alert Seat adds vibrating alerts.
• Infotainment: The updated cabin centers on a 55-inch display with a digital instrument cluster, central touchscreen, and front-passenger touchscreen; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and a 19-speaker AKG audio system is standard.
• Fuel efficiency: The gasoline V8 is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive, 16 mpg combined with four-wheel drive, and 13 mpg combined for the V-Series model.

Which 2025 Cadillac Escalade trim should I buy?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade is offered in 6 trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum, and Escalade-V.

Here's the short version:

• Luxury: This is the entry point, but it still gives you the Escalade’s core presence and the refreshed tech-heavy cabin; it makes the most sense if you want the nameplate and can live without the extra luxury touches found higher up.
• Premium Luxury: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds a meaningful step up in equipment and sits well below the Platinum models in price.
• Sport: Choose this if you want the darker exterior treatment and mesh grille look rather than the brighter trim theme.
• Premium Luxury Platinum: This is the sweet spot if you want the richest-feeling cabin and the strongest overall luxury presentation without jumping to the V-Series.
• Sport Platinum: Pick this if you want the Platinum-level equipment with the Sport appearance theme.
• Escalade-V: This is the performance model, with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and a more aggressive character than the rest of the lineup.

All but the base Luxury trim level have an electronic rear limited-slip differential, and Magnetic Ride Control damping is standard on all but the base Luxury grade.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Cadillac Escalade?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you have room to shop, but the best examples still deserve quick action.

• Deal availability: 36.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,642 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.85% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 94.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $101,615, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade's resale value?

The current average of $101,615 sits slightly below last year's $116,597.

That drop suggests the market has moved in your favor if you’re buying now, but it also means future resale will depend heavily on how well you preserve the vehicle’s condition and equipment. Because the Escalade is expensive and option-sensitive, well-kept examples with desirable features should hold up better than neglected or lightly equipped ones. If you plan to sell later, keeping mileage reasonable and maintenance documented will matter a lot.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade safe?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control, blind-zone steering assist, automatic emergency braking front and rear, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, and a 360-degree camera system. Super Cruise is also part of the package, giving you hands-free driving on mapped roads when conditions allow. The Safety Alert Seat adds vibrating warnings, and teen-driver monitoring is included as well.

One caveat is that current crash-test ratings from IIHS and NHTSA were not available at the time of publication, so you should lean more heavily on the standard safety equipment and your own inspection of the vehicle’s condition.

Should I buy a 2025 Cadillac Escalade or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 36.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.85% compared with last year.
• The 2025 refresh adds a redesigned dashboard display and updated styling.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It keeps the refreshed formula and adds revised trim naming.

The bottom line: If you want the freshest version of this Escalade formula and you’re shopping the used market, the 2025 is the stronger value play right now because prices have eased and inventory is healthy. If you’re less focused on price and more interested in the newest naming and lineup tweaks, the 2026 is worth a look, but the 2025 remains the smarter buy for most shoppers.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.