New & Used 2026 Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearAndover, KS

Compare 2026 Cadillac Escalade Trims

The Escalade offers a range of trims from budget-friendly RWD to luxurious 4WD options, catering to various preferences and needs.

• Starting at $87,257
• Best MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Most Popular: Luxury 4WD

Trim Overview

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RWD — "Who It's For"

The RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a luxury SUV without the added cost of 4WD. It's the most budget-friendly option in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $87,257 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 76 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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4WD — "Who It's For"

The 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive capability without stepping up to the luxury trims. It offers a solid balance of features and price.

• Avg. market price: $91,446 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 134 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Luxury RWD — "Who It's For"

The Luxury RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV with premium features without going for the highest price.

• Avg. market price: $100,357 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 260 listings
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty feel with luxury touches without the added cost of 4WD.

• Avg. market price: $109,498 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 91 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

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

• Avg. market price: $103,487 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 790 listings
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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 capability, offering a balance of performance and luxury.

• Avg. market price: $110,330 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 737 listings
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Platinum Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Platinum Luxury 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want the highest level of luxury and advanced features, though it comes at a premium price.

• Avg. market price: $116,350 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 15 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Platinum Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Platinum Sport 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a trail-ready luxury SUV with premium features and advanced technology.

• Avg. market price: $126,006 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 169 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Luxury 4WD

With 790 active listings, the Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $87,257 avg market price — below the lineup median of $106,492 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — RWD

The RWD trim offers the best fuel economy in the lineup with 15/19 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 1, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade a good car?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade earns a 7.67/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, and Technology.

It’s a full-size luxury SUV that leans into presence, three-row space, and a standard-wheelbase cabin that seats up to eight passengers. Cadillac pairs that with a body-on-frame platform and a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, so you get a traditional large American luxury SUV rather than a softer crossover alternative.

The trade-offs are clear: poor fuel economy and brakes that don’t inspire confidence. Even so, the Escalade’s stylish design, stunning technology, and impressive ride quality make it a strong fit if you want a big luxury SUV with serious road presence.

Good and great deals account for 39.3% of listings, so there’s still meaningful market availability if you’re shopping carefully.

Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade is presented as a carryover of the thoroughly refreshed 2025 model, with the mechanicals unchanged for 2026. It uses a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 paired with a 10-speed automatic, and the transmission is described as smooth and unfussy in normal driving.

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 standard maintenance and ownership package is also supported by roadside assistance and an eight-year OnStar subscription.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about complexity than about operating costs: this is a large, thirsty SUV, so fuel expense will remain a major part of ownership.

What should I look for when buying a used 2026 Cadillac Escalade?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 97.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report, verify the vehicle’s condition closely, and pay extra attention to signs of heavy use because this is a large, expensive SUV that may have seen family or chauffeur duty. A thorough inspection should focus on the brakes, the electronics, and the cabin’s wear points, especially on higher-trim examples.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup splits between Sport and Luxury versions, with Sport trims getting a blacked-out exterior treatment and Luxury models wearing more chrome. The base 1SA trim is the entry point, so check carefully for feature gaps if you’re comparing it with higher trims.
• Powertrain: The standard setup is a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic. It’s the only engine in the standard lineup.
• Safety package: Every model includes automatic emergency braking with front and rear pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitors with lane-change alert, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree surround-view camera system, GM’s Safety Alert Seat, and Super Cruise. Teen Driver is standard too.
• Infotainment: The cabin centers on a 55-inch curved display with a digital instrument cluster, a 35-inch central infotainment touchscreen, and a 20-inch front passenger screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and Super Cruise is standard as well.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA estimates 16 mpg combined for the 4WD configuration, and the test vehicle returned 16.4 mpg over 320 mostly highway miles.

Which 2026 Cadillac Escalade trim should I buy?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade is offered in 1 trim level: 1SA.

Here's the short version:

The 1SA is the entry point, and it’s the trim to focus on if you want the Escalade’s core strengths without stretching into the pricier luxury-oriented versions. It still gives you the big V8, the standard tech suite, and the Escalade’s signature presence, so it covers the essentials well.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, so you don’t need to move up a trim just to get the key driver-assistance features.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2026 Cadillac Escalade?

This is a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without expecting deep discounts everywhere.

• Deal availability: 39.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 915 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 97.2% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade safe?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade earns a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, but it had not been evaluated by IIHS at the time of writing.

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

Standard driver assistance includes automatic emergency braking with front and rear pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitors with lane-change alert, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree surround-view camera system, GM’s Safety Alert Seat, and Super Cruise. Teen Driver is standard as well.

One caveat is the Escalade’s size: it helps in many real-world safety scenarios, but it also creates genuine blind-spot challenges despite the surround-view camera system.

Should I buy a 2026 Cadillac Escalade or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2026 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2026 if:

• 39.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 97.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• It keeps the refreshed Escalade formula intact with a new base trim and revised naming.

Consider the 2025 if:

• It brings the refresh that added styling changes and a redesigned dashboard display.

The bottom line: Choose the 2026 if you want the updated naming, current-year inventory, and the same core Escalade formula. If you’re price-sensitive, the 2025 is worth a look because it delivers the refreshed design and tech foundation while potentially opening up more value-oriented shopping opportunities.

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