Used 2025 Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearCharlotte, NC

Compare 2025 Cadillac Escalade Trims in Charlotte, NC

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

• Starting at $98,699
• 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 the higher price of 4WD options.

• Avg. market price: $104,499 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 39 listings
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Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Luxury 4WD is the choice for buyers seeking all-weather capability without breaking the bank on luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $104,499 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 104 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Premium Luxury RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury RWD is ideal for those wanting a balance of luxury and performance without the added cost of 4WD.

• Avg. market price: $104,499 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 29 listings
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is perfect for buyers who desire a sporty aesthetic while enjoying the luxury features of the Escalade.

• Avg. market price: $104,499 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 13 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Premium Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury 4WD is for those who want a blend of luxury and capability, making it the most popular choice in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $98,699 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 123 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4WD is suited for buyers looking for a luxury SUV with enhanced performance and all-weather capability.

• Avg. market price: $99,899 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 104 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD is for those who want the ultimate luxury experience with advanced features and performance.

• Avg. market price: $104,499 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 13 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Sport Platinum 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport Platinum 4WD is ideal for buyers seeking a trail-ready luxury SUV with premium features.

• Avg. market price: $114,900 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 100 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium Luxury 4WD

With 123 active listings, the Premium Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Premium Luxury 4WD

At $98,699 avg market price — below the lineup median of $104,499 — 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 15/19 MPG/MPGe.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 12, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade cost?

Prices have softened 11.42% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,523 listings available, which suggests you should have a workable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade a good car?

The Escalade earns a 7.33/10 expert rating.

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

You get a bold, refreshed full-size luxury SUV with a redesigned dashboard display, strong cabin presence, and a tech-heavy interior that still keeps wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also fits shoppers who want a large, upscale utility vehicle with a lot of visual drama and a well-executed interior, especially if you’re willing to spend more for a better-equipped example.

The main trade-offs are its poor ride quality and poor value for money, with poor fuel economy also weighing on the ownership experience. Even so, the market still shows 38.3% of listings as good or great deals, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

The Escalade’s appeal is helped by a straightforward mechanical setup for this year: Cadillac drops the diesel and leaves you with the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 and a 10-speed automatic. That simpler lineup can make the truck easier to understand as a used purchase, and the transmission is described as smooth and well matched to the vehicle’s job.

Cadillac also backs it with a four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty, plus roadside assistance and other ownership perks. The performance content also notes that the gearbox shifts quickly and smoothly, with no discernible interruption of power flow.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term risk is less about complexity than about the Escalade’s size, weight, and operating costs over time.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on a vehicle this expensive and feature-rich. Focus on condition, maintenance records, and whether the equipment you want is actually present, since trim and option content can change the ownership experience a lot.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base Luxury trim uses synthetic leather upholstery, while other trims move to real leather and can add semi-aniline leather, curated interior motifs, and more upscale finishes. The Sport models mainly change appearance, and Premium Luxury Platinum adds an illuminated Cadillac crest and grille surround.
• Powertrain: Cadillac offers a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, plus a 682-hp supercharged V8 in the Escalade-V. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with four-wheel drive optional on most models.
• Safety package: Standard driver-assistance 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 available, and the Safety Alert Seat adds haptic warnings.
• Infotainment: The updated cabin centers on a 55-inch display that spans the dashboard, with a digital gauge cluster, central touchscreen, and front-passenger screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and a 19-speaker AKG audio system comes standard.
• Fuel efficiency: With rear-wheel drive, the Escalade is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined (15 city/19 highway). With four-wheel drive, it drops to 16 mpg combined (14 city/18 highway), and the V-Series returns 13 mpg combined (11 city/17 highway).

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 big-screen cabin and full-size presence. It makes the most sense if you want the nameplate and can live without the extra luxury hardware found higher up.
• Premium Luxury: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it sits well below the Platinum models while adding a more upscale feel and the equipment balance most buyers will want.
• 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 trim to target if you want the richest cabin experience and the most convincing luxury presentation without jumping to the performance model.
• Sport Platinum: Pick this if you want the Platinum-level content with the Sport appearance package.
• Escalade-V: This is the performance choice, with the supercharged V8 and a more aggressive character than the rest of the lineup.

The safety package is broad across the lineup, but Super Cruise and some other features remain equipment-dependent, so verify the exact build before you buy.

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

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 38.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,523 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.42% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 94.6% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $104,523, 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 $104,523 sits slightly below last year's $118,005.

That decline suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you buy more confidently today. For a future seller, it also means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and equipment level rather than just the badge alone.

Well-optioned examples should hold up better than stripped ones, especially if they’re clean and well maintained. If you buy at the right price now, you reduce the risk of taking the full hit from depreciation later.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade safe?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade’s current crash-test ratings from IIHS and NHTSA weren’t available at the time of publication.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard driver-assistance 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. Cadillac also includes the Safety Alert Seat, which adds vibrating warnings, and Super Cruise is available for hands-free driving on mapped roads.

A key caveat is that the available Super Cruise handoff to manual control can be abrupt in some situations, and some advanced functionality remains dependent on trim and option content. You should verify the exact safety equipment on any used example before you buy.

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:

• 38.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.42% compared with last year.
• The refreshed dashboard display and updated styling matter to you.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It adds a new base trim and revised trim naming.

The bottom line: The 2025 is the better pick if you want the refreshed cabin and stronger shopping leverage right now. If you’re price-sensitive, the 2025 also looks attractive because the market has already softened and inventory is broad enough to compare multiple examples before you commit.

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