Used 2025 Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearFlagstaff, AZ

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

• Starting at $82,126
• Best MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Most Popular: Premium Luxury 4WD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

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: $82,126 (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 choice for buyers seeking all-wheel drive capability without a hefty price tag. It balances luxury and performance well.

• Avg. market price: $82,438 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 803 listings
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Premium Luxury RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury RWD is ideal for those wanting a higher level of luxury features without the added cost of 4WD. It offers a great blend of comfort and performance.

• Avg. market price: $94,310 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 248 listings
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is for shoppers who desire a sporty driving experience with luxury features. It offers a stylish option without the 4WD premium.

• Avg. market price: $99,045 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 104 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Premium Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury 4WD is perfect for those who want a luxurious SUV with all-wheel drive capabilities. It's the most popular trim, offering a wide selection.

• Avg. market price: $93,691 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 1,192 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4WD is for buyers looking for a sporty SUV with all-wheel drive. It combines performance with luxury features for an engaging drive.

• Avg. market price: $98,860 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 753 listings
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Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD is for those who want the ultimate in luxury and features. It's a top-tier choice for discerning buyers.

• Avg. market price: $105,807 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 177 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 shoppers seeking a luxury SUV with sporty performance and advanced features. It's a stylish and capable choice.

• Avg. market price: $107,270 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 813 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium Luxury 4WD

With 1,192 active listings, the Premium Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Luxury RWD

At $82,126 avg market price — below the lineup median of $96,585 — 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade cost?

Prices have softened 12.72% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,638 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of used Escalades to compare.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade a good car?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade earns a 7.3/10 from our experts.

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

It fits you best if you want a full-size luxury SUV with a refreshed design, a redesigned dashboard display, and strong in-cabin tech. The trade-offs are clear: poor ride quality and poor value for money, even though the Escalade still delivers the presence and upscale treatment many shoppers want in this segment.

There are 32.6% of listings priced as good or great deals, which suggests you can still find competitive offers if you shop carefully.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade leans on a traditional body-on-frame layout, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, so its mechanical formula is straightforward rather than experimental.

Cadillac also backs it with 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. The performance setup is described as solid, and the transmission is tuned to shift quickly and smoothly, which supports long-term usability.

If you plan to keep one for the long haul, the bigger ownership concern is less about complexity and more about operating costs, especially fuel use and the premium nature of the vehicle.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on a large luxury SUV where repairs can be expensive. Focus on overall condition, tire wear, brake feel, and whether the equipment level matches the trim you’re considering.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base Luxury trim uses Interluxe synthetic leather, while higher trims move to real leather and can add semi-aniline leather, more upscale interior motifs, and available 24-inch wheels. The base trim also misses some hardware found higher up, including Magnetic Ride Control damping and an electronic rear limited-slip differential.
• Powertrain: You get a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with a 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive standard, and four-wheel drive optional on most models. The Escalade-V uses a supercharged 6.2-liter V8, while the diesel option is no longer part of this model year.
• 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 cabin centers on a 55-inch display that spans the dashboard, with a digital instrument cluster, central infotainment touchscreen, and front-passenger touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and a 19-speaker AKG audio system comes standard.
• Fuel efficiency: It’s EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined, with 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway for rear-wheel-drive models. Four-wheel-drive versions drop to 16 mpg combined, with 14 mpg city and 18 mpg 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 interior and core luxury presence. It makes sense if you want the nameplate and can live without some of the richer hardware and chassis upgrades found higher up.
• Premium Luxury: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds a more upscale feel without jumping all the way to the Platinum pricing tier. It’s the trim where the Escalade starts to feel especially well-rounded.
• Sport: Choose this if you want the darker exterior treatment and mesh grille look instead of the brighter trim theme. It’s mainly about appearance, so it suits you if style matters more than extra equipment.
• Premium Luxury Platinum: This is the sweet spot if you want the most convincing luxury experience. It layers in the richest cabin presentation and is the trim that best matches the Escalade’s upscale mission.
• Sport Platinum: Pick this if you want the Platinum-level equipment but prefer the darker, more aggressive styling theme.
• Escalade-V: This is the performance model, with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and a performance-focused all-wheel-drive system. It suits you only if you want maximum output and are willing to accept the trade-offs that come with it.

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

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

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market.

• Deal availability: 32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,638 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.72% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 94.0% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $101,505, 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 $101,505 sits slightly below last year's $116,293.

That drop suggests the market has moved in your favor if you’re buying now, but it also means future resale values may stay under pressure if pricing remains soft. For a seller, that can translate into a narrower window to recover a strong share of the original purchase price.

If you buy well and keep mileage and condition in check, you’ll be better positioned than someone who pays near the top of the range. Still, the Escalade’s premium positioning means depreciation is something you should factor into ownership from the start.

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 included, giving you hands-free driving on mapped roads when conditions allow.

The Safety Alert Seat adds vibrating warnings, which gives you another layer of feedback beyond the usual audio and visual alerts. One caveat is that the available crash-test ratings from IIHS and NHTSA were not available at the time of publication.

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:

• 32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.72% compared with last year.
• It adds a refreshed look and a redesigned dashboard display.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It adds a new base trim and revised naming.

The bottom line: If you want the refreshed cabin and softer pricing, the 2025 is the smarter buy. If you’re mainly shopping for the latest naming and lineup tweaks, the 2026 is the cleaner follow-up, but price-sensitive buyers should focus on the 2025.

How does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade compare to the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2025 Cadillac Escalade:

• Pros: Stylish design, Impressive technology, Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
• Cons: Poor ride quality, Poor fuel economy, Poor value for money.

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe:

• Pros: Brilliant diesel engine, Huge touchscreen upgrade, High towing capacity.
• Cons: Tight cargo space with all rows in place, Thirsty V8 engines.

Our experts score the 2025 Cadillac Escalade 7.3/10 and the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 7.7/10.

The Escalade is the more luxurious and tech-forward choice, while the Tahoe looks stronger on value and utility. If you want the flashier cabin and Cadillac branding, the Escalade makes sense; if you want a lower entry price and a slightly better expert score, the Tahoe is the more practical pick.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.