New & Used 2026 Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearFloydada, TX

Compare 2026 Cadillac Escalade Trims

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

• Starting at $87,404
• Best MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Most Popular: Luxury 4WD

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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 AWD. It's the most budget-friendly option in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $87,404 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 98 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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4WD — "Who It's For"

The 4WD is the choice for shoppers seeking luxury features with the added benefit of all-wheel drive without breaking the bank.

• Avg. market price: $90,750 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 133 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Luxury RWD — "Who It's For"

The Luxury RWD is ideal for those wanting a standard luxury experience with advanced features at a competitive price.

• Avg. market price: $99,662 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 264 listings
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is for shoppers who desire sporty performance and luxury features without the AWD price premium.

• Avg. market price: $107,863 (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 perfect for those who want a blend of luxury and capability, making it the most popular choice in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $102,084 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 782 listings
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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 and advanced features for a premium experience.

• Avg. market price: $109,925 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 743 listings
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Platinum Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Platinum Luxury 4WD is for those who want top-tier luxury and advanced features, though availability is limited.

• Avg. market price: $115,231 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 19 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Platinum Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Platinum Sport 4WD is ideal for shoppers seeking a trail-ready luxury SUV with advanced features and performance.

• Avg. market price: $123,869 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 186 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Luxury 4WD

With 782 active listings, the Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $87,404 avg market price — below the lineup median of $104,973 — 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 city / 19 hwy MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 15, 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.

That lines up with what you get in practice: a full-size luxury SUV with a standard-wheelbase cabin that seats up to eight, a body-on-frame layout, and a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8. Cadillac’s formula here is about presence, upscale cabin execution, and a standout tech presentation rather than trying to disguise the Escalade as a softer crossover.

The trade-offs are just as clear. Fuel economy is poor, and the brakes don’t inspire confidence the way they should at this price. Even so, if you want a large American luxury SUV with strong ride quality, a striking design, and a deeply modern interior, the Escalade makes a strong case for itself.

Good and great deals account for 35.6% of listings, which suggests there’s at least some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade is presented as a mechanically carryover model, which helps support a sense of continuity for used buyers. It uses a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 paired with a 10-speed automatic, and the powertrain is described as smooth in normal driving and willing under acceleration.

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, which is a helpful ownership cushion for a vehicle in this segment. The standard maintenance and roadside support coverage adds another layer of reassurance for early ownership.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about a known mechanical weak point and more about the cost of keeping a large, complex luxury SUV in top shape.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 96.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Even with a strong clean-history share, you should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection. Focus on how the cabin electronics, driver-assistance features, brakes, and suspension behave in real use, since this is a high-tech, high-cost SUV where condition matters a lot.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup splits between Sport and Luxury versions, with Sport trims getting blacked-out exterior treatment and Luxury models leaning more chrome-heavy. The Platinum Sport adds leather door trim, a microsuede headliner, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, while the base trim is the most stripped-down starting point.
• 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 is 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 also standard.
• 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 estimate is 16 mpg combined for the 4WD version, and real-world testing returned 16.4 mpg over 320 mostly highway miles.

Which 2026 Cadillac Escalade trim should I buy?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade is offered in 4 trim levels: 1SA, Luxury, Sport, Platinum Sport.

Here's the short version:

• 1SA: This is the entry point, and it makes sense if you want the Escalade’s core size, V8 power, and standard tech without stretching into the pricier luxury trims.
• Luxury: This trim is the better fit if you want the more chrome-heavy look and a more upscale presentation without jumping all the way to the top.
• Sport: Choose this if you prefer the blacked-out exterior treatment, dark trim, and a more aggressive visual theme.
• Platinum Sport: This is the best-value choice if you want the richest cabin treatment, including leather door trim, a microsuede headliner, and the most premium-feeling interior details.

Super Cruise is standard across the lineup, so you do not need to move up a trim to get Cadillac’s hands-free highway driving system.

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

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop with some patience and still find worthwhile examples.

• Deal availability: 35.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 939 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 96.2% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade safe?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade earns a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

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

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 also standard, which is a useful family-oriented feature.

One caveat is the Escalade’s size. It helps in some real-world crash 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:

• 35.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 96.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• It keeps the refreshed Escalade formula intact while adding a new base trim and revised naming.

Consider the 2025 if:

• It brings the refresh that updated styling and the dashboard display.

The bottom line: If you want the latest version of this formula and are shopping the current market, the 2026 is the cleaner target. If you’re price-sensitive, the 2025 can make sense because it delivers much of the same core Escalade experience and may open up more value in the used market.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.