Used 2025 Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearMerced, CA

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 $83,375
• 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 the higher trims.

• Avg. market price: $83,375 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 269 listings
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Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Luxury 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without a hefty price tag.

• Avg. market price: $84,646 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 785 listings
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Premium Luxury RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium Luxury RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a balance of luxury features without going for the top trim.

• Avg. market price: $92,110 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 252 listings
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty look and feel without the added cost of all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $98,727 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 93 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 also the most popular trim in the lineup by a wide margin.

• Avg. market price: $93,901 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 1,195 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 capabilities.

• Avg. market price: $99,264 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 751 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 highest level of luxury and features in an SUV.

• Avg. market price: $108,133 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 161 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 trail-ready luxury SUV with all the bells and whistles.

• Avg. market price: $108,645 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 786 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium Luxury 4WD

With 1,195 active listings, the Premium Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Luxury RWD

At $83,375 avg market price — below the lineup median of $96,314 — 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 8, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade cost?

Prices have softened 12.26% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,591 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 7.33/10 expert rating.

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

It stands out as a full-size luxury SUV that pairs strong presence with a refreshed dashboard display and modern connectivity. The updated design helps it feel current, and the cabin is built around a dramatic, high-tech interface that supports the Escalade’s upscale mission.

The trade-offs are clear: poor ride quality and poor value for money are two of the biggest knocks, and the overall package is still tied closely to its luxury image rather than everyday efficiency or comfort over rough pavement.

With 40.9% of listings priced as good or great deals, you have a meaningful number of opportunities to shop carefully.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade is built around a body-on-frame layout and a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, which gives it a traditional full-size SUV foundation. 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 support long-term ownership confidence.

Its 10-speed automatic is described as well matched to the Escalade’s job, shifting quickly and smoothly, and the available adaptive damping helps manage the vehicle’s size. Even so, the platform’s limits still show through, especially when you consider the heavy curb weight and the fact that it can’t match the polish of some rivals.

Cadillac also includes roadside assistance, courtesy transportation, an eight-year basic OnStar telematics subscription, and a three-year connectivity plan for Wi-Fi and in-car apps. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that a large, complex luxury SUV can be expensive to keep in top shape if prior maintenance was neglected.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on a large luxury SUV with a lot of technology and available equipment. Focus on overall condition, signs of heavy use, and whether the features you care about are working as intended.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base Luxury models use synthetic leather upholstery, while higher trims add real leather and available semi-aniline leather. The Sport models mainly change appearance with darkened exterior trim and mesh grilles, so you should decide whether you want the visual upgrade or prefer to spend on equipment instead.
• Powertrain: The 2025 model uses a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, and the diesel option is gone. Rear-wheel drive is standard, four-wheel drive is optional on most models, and the Escalade-V uses a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with performance-focused all-wheel drive.
• 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 another layer of warning feedback.
• Infotainment: The 55-inch display spans the dashboard and combines the gauge cluster, infotainment touchscreen, and front-passenger screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and Cadillac also offers an augmented-reality head-up display and night vision.
• 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.

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 the basics without chasing the pricier equipment packages.
• Premium Luxury: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it moves you into the more upscale side of the lineup without jumping all the way to Platinum pricing. It’s the trim where the Escalade’s luxury mission feels most complete for the money.
• Sport: Choose this if you want the darker exterior treatment and mesh grille look. It’s more about style than a major equipment upgrade.
• Premium Luxury Platinum: This is the sweet spot if you want the richest cabin and the most convincing luxury experience. The available finishes and added equipment make it the trim that best matches the Escalade’s upscale image.
• Sport Platinum: Pick this if you want the Platinum-level equipment with the Sport appearance theme. It’s for buyers who want maximum content and a more aggressive look.
• Escalade-V: This is the performance model, with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and performance-focused all-wheel drive. It’s the right choice if outright power matters more than efficiency or value.

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?

It’s a buyer-friendly moment if you’re shopping carefully, because the market shows meaningful discounting and a large enough inventory to compare examples.

• Deal availability: 40.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,591 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.26% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 95.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $102,545, 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 $102,545 sits slightly below last year's $116,876.

That drop suggests the market has moved in buyers’ favor, which can help you get into a used Escalade at a more reasonable price than before. For a future seller, it also means you should expect depreciation pressure to remain a factor, especially if your vehicle is not especially well equipped or well kept.

The good news is that the Escalade still has strong name recognition and a premium image, which can help support demand for clean, well-optioned examples. If you maintain yours carefully and keep mileage and condition in check, you’ll be in a better position when it’s time to sell.

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. Cadillac also includes the Safety Alert Seat, teen-driver monitoring, and Super Cruise.

Super Cruise is a major advantage if you want hands-free driving on mapped roads, and it has improved in this model year. The main caveat is that the handoff back to manual control can be abrupt in some situations.

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:

• 40.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.26% 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 naming.

The bottom line: If you want the refreshed cabin and better pricing leverage, the 2025 is the smarter buy. If you’re price-sensitive, the 2025’s softer market and broad inventory make it the easier year to shop; if you want the latest naming and lineup tweaks, the 2026 is worth a look.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.