Used 2025 Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearLondon, KY

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

There are 1,480 listings available, which suggests you have meaningful inventory to compare across trims and equipment levels.

If you find a listing below $105,558.76, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade a good car?

The Escalade earns a 7.33/10 expert rating, and the model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, and Technology.

That lines up with the Escalade’s core appeal: it gives you a big, imposing luxury SUV with a refreshed design, a redesigned dashboard display, and a cabin that feels especially modern and well equipped. It is also aimed at buyers who want presence and convenience, especially if you are willing to spend extra on a well-optioned example.

The trade-offs are real, though. The expert notes poor ride quality and poor value for money, and the platform’s shortcomings remain part of the package.

With 30.5% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

The Escalade’s overview emphasizes a modernized, well-equipped luxury SUV rather than a problem-prone one, and the expert review reinforces that it is a credible luxury vehicle when you buy the right example. The 10-speed automatic is described as well matched to the vehicle’s job, shifting quickly and smoothly, which supports the impression of a well-sorted powertrain.

Cadillac also backs the Escalade 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 benefits. That helps reduce early ownership risk, especially if you are buying used and want some cushion against unexpected repair costs.

The main long-term ownership risk is that the Escalade’s size, weight, and body-on-frame layout can make wear, ride quality, and running costs more of a concern over time.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Even with a strong clean-inventory rate, you should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection. Focus on how the cabin electronics, suspension behavior, and braking feel in real-world use, since this is a large, tech-heavy SUV with meaningful mechanical and comfort trade-offs.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base Luxury models use Interluxe synthetic leather, while other trims get real leather and available semi-aniline leather. The Sport models mainly change appearance with darkened exterior trim and mesh grilles, and Premium Luxury Platinum adds an illuminated Cadillac crest and grille surround.
• Powertrain: You get a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with a 10-speed automatic, while the Escalade-V uses a supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Rear-wheel drive is standard, four-wheel drive is optional on most models, and the diesel 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 available, and the base Luxury trim misses the electronic rear limited-slip differential and Magnetic Ride Control damping.
• Infotainment: The 55-inch display spans the dashboard and combines the instrument cluster, central touchscreen, and front-passenger screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and Cadillac also offers a 19-speaker AKG audio system, with a 36-speaker version available.
• 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 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 some of the nicer chassis and luxury upgrades 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. If you want the Escalade experience without pushing into the highest price brackets, this is the one to target.
• Sport: Choose this if you want the darker exterior treatment and mesh grille look. It is more about style than a major equipment jump.
• Premium Luxury Platinum: This is the sweet spot if you want the richest cabin experience and the most convincing luxury feel. The expert test car’s interior finish is described as especially impressive here.
• Sport Platinum: Pick this if you want the Platinum-level equipment with the Sport appearance theme. It is for buyers who want the most upscale content and the darker visual treatment.
• Escalade-V: This is the performance model, with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and model-specific all-wheel drive. It is the right choice only if you want maximum output and are comfortable with the steep price.

All but the base Luxury trim get an electronic rear limited-slip differential, and Magnetic Ride Control is standard on all but Luxury as well.

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

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 30.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,480 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.42% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 95.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $105,558.76, 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 $105,511 sits slightly below last year's $119,118.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled, which can help you as a buyer today but may also mean a future seller has less room to recover what they paid. If you buy well now, you may be starting from a more favorable entry point than owners who bought when prices were higher.

For resale, the Escalade’s strongest protection is its name recognition and luxury positioning. Still, the current trend shows that even desirable full-size luxury SUVs can lose value quickly when market conditions soften.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade safe?

It 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. Cadillac also includes the Safety Alert Seat, teen-driver monitoring, and Super Cruise, its hands-free driving system for mapped roads.

The expert review also notes that Super Cruise has improved, though the handoff to full manual control in construction zones can still feel abrupt. Crash-test ratings from IIHS and NHTSA were not available at the time of publication, so there is no crash-test lead to cite here.

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:

• 30.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.42% compared with last year.
• The 2025 refresh adds a redesigned dashboard display and updated styling.

Consider the 2026 if:

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

The bottom line: If you want the freshest version of the gasoline Escalade with the strongest current-market pricing, the 2025 is the better buy. If you are shopping primarily on price and can wait for the next model year’s revised lineup, the 2026 may be worth a look, but the 2025 already gives you the refreshed tech and styling update.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.