Used 2025 Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearGardena, CA

Compare 2025 Cadillac Escalade Trims

The Escalade lineup offers a range of luxury options, from budget-friendly trims to fully loaded models, all featuring powerful V8 engines.

• Starting at $85,006
• 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: $87,907 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 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 breaking the bank on luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $85,006 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 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 focus on comfort and technology.

• Avg. market price: $95,969 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 224 listings
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty feel without sacrificing luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $96,706 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 97 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 blend of luxury and capability, making it the most popular choice.

• Avg. market price: $96,488 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 1,171 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 for enhanced performance.

• Avg. market price: $101,887 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 740 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 top-tier luxury features and performance in an SUV.

• Avg. market price: $113,551 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 121 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 luxury SUV with sporty features and all-weather capability.

• Avg. market price: $111,840 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 760 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium Luxury 4WD

With 1,171 active listings, the Premium Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Luxury 4WD

At $85,006 avg market price — below the lineup median of $96,597 — 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 15/19 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 2025 Cadillac Escalade cost?

Prices have softened 11.27% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,513 listings available, which suggests you have 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, and it leans hard into luxury presence, standout technology, and a refreshed cabin that keeps it feeling current.

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

That lines up with the Escalade’s appeal as a big, high-end SUV that prioritizes style and a tech-rich interior. At the same time, the expert review points to real trade-offs: poor ride quality and poor value for money. It also notes that the platform’s shortcomings remain, even if the vehicle is still credible when you choose a well-optioned example.

Only 36.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so you may need to be selective to find the strongest value.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade is built around familiar full-size SUV hardware, and the expert review describes its 6.2-liter V8 and 10-speed automatic as a straightforward, well-matched combination.

The review also notes that the gearbox shifts quickly and smoothly, and that the Escalade’s body-on-frame setup is durable in concept, even if it brings compromises in polish. Cadillac’s warranty coverage is generous, with a four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty, plus roadside assistance and connectivity perks.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that the Escalade’s size, fuel use, and platform limitations can make it expensive to live with 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 large and expensive. Focus on overall condition, signs of heavy use, and whether the equipment level matches the asking price.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base Luxury models still use synthetic leather, while other trims move to real leather and higher-end interior finishes. The Sport models mainly change appearance, so make sure you are paying for the features you want rather than just the styling.
• Powertrain: The 2025 model uses a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with a 10-speed automatic. The Escalade-V adds a supercharged 6.2-liter V8, and 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.
• Infotainment: The updated cabin uses a 55-inch display spanning 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: The Escalade is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive, 16 mpg combined with four-wheel drive, and 13 mpg combined for the high-horsepower 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 tech. It makes sense if you want the nameplate and can live without the richer materials and extra hardware found higher up.
• Premium Luxury: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds a meaningful step up in equipment and feel without jumping all the way to the Platinum models.
• Sport: Choose this if you want the darker exterior treatment and mesh grille, but it is mainly an appearance play rather than a major capability upgrade.
• Premium Luxury Platinum: This is the trim to target if you want the most convincing luxury experience. The expert review’s test vehicle was a Premium Luxury Platinum, and it highlights the Escalade’s strongest mix of cabin finish, technology, and overall presence.
• Sport Platinum: This is for buyers who want the Platinum-level content with the Sport look.
• Escalade-V: This is the performance model, with a supercharged V8 and performance-focused hardware. It suits you only if you want the most extreme version of the Escalade.

Safety-wise, the standard driver-assistance suite is broad, and Super Cruise is available, so you do not need to move to the top trim just to get a strong safety feature set.

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

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you should shop carefully and compare listings closely.

• Deal availability: 36.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,513 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.27% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 94.6% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $104,849, 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 $104,849 sits slightly below last year's $118,172.

That decline suggests the market has moved in your favor if you are buying now, but it also means a future seller may face more price pressure than before. If you own one, condition and equipment level will matter a lot when it is time to resell, especially because the Escalade is expensive to buy and expensive to run. Well-optioned examples should hold up better than stripped versions, but the broader trend still points to softer resale than a year ago.

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. GM’s Safety Alert Seat adds vibrating warnings, and Super Cruise is available for hands-free driving on mapped roads.

The safety setup is strong on paper, but the expert review also notes that current crash-test ratings from IIHS and NHTSA were not available at the time of publication. That means you should lean more heavily on the standard equipment list and the availability of Super Cruise when evaluating safety.

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 94.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.27% compared with last year.
• The refresh brings a redesigned dashboard display and updated styling.

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 a market that has already softened from last year. If you are price-sensitive, the 2026 may be worth a look for its updated lineup, but the 2025 gives you the same core formula with stronger shopping leverage right now.

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