Used Cadillac Escalade ESV for Sale nearWinston Salem, NC

How much does the Cadillac Escalade ESV cost in today's market?

Used Cadillac Escalade ESV prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Cadillac Escalade ESV's current nationwide average price is $54,066, and its lowest point over the past year was $47,784. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Cadillac Escalade ESV a good car?

Yes — the Cadillac Escalade ESV is a strong pick if you want a luxury SUV with a spacious cabin, a smooth ride, and a high-tech feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.68/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Escalade ESV for its luxurious feel, spacious interior, powerful performance, advanced technology, smooth ride, and ample cargo space. The model’s long-wheelbase layout and upscale character come through again and again in owner feedback.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years are poor fuel economy, high pricing, and, in some years, advanced safety features that are reserved for upper trims rather than the entry level.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac Escalade ESV models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Escalade ESV for its luxurious feel, spacious interior, smooth ride, and strong performance. The model also earns repeated credit for its technology and comfort, which helps it stand out as a premium long-distance family hauler.

• Owners rate the Cadillac Escalade ESV between 3.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to upkeep costs, fuel use, and the condition of higher-complexity equipment, so a careful pre-purchase inspection and service-history review are especially important.

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

Across all model years, at 73.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Super Cruise, automatic emergency braking, front and rear park assist, front pedestrian detection, rear pedestrian detection, safety seat alert, lane-keep assist, and forward-collision assist
• Infotainment: a curved 38-inch OLED screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging, NFC phone pairing, and seven USB ports
• Fuel efficiency: 17 mpg combined and around 18 mpg during testing

Which Cadillac Escalade ESV trim should I buy?

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV offers these trims:

• Luxury: This trim brings the redesigned Escalade ESV’s upscale look, 22-inch wheels, roof rails, power-extending assist steps, LED lighting, and the core luxury-SUV experience. It suits you if you want the entry point into the model’s space and tech without moving up the ladder.
• Premium Luxury: This trim adds more chrome styling and a richer feature set, making it a strong value choice if you want a more polished look and feel.
• Sport: This trim adds blacked-out exterior accents, including the grille and window surrounds, plus darker wheels for a more aggressive appearance.
• Premium Luxury Platinum: This trim adds the most upscale treatment in the lineup, including platinum Galvano design cues and the highest-end luxury presentation.
• Sport Platinum: This trim combines the Sport trim’s blacked-out styling with the Platinum-level upscale treatment for buyers who want the most distinctive appearance.

What Cadillac Escalade ESV do most buyers choose?

The Cadillac Escalade ESV years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also sit close enough to the newest redesign and refresh cycles to keep the Escalade ESV’s core luxury and technology appeal intact.

What is the Cadillac Escalade ESV's resale value?

Most model years are showing double-digit price declines, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more SUV for the money. The pattern also suggests that newer examples are coming down meaningfully, creating more room to shop recent model years without paying near-new prices.

The 2017, 2022, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Cadillac Escalade ESV safe?

• 2021: 7/10

Every Escalade ESV comes standard with front automatic braking, front and rear park assist, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian detection, rear pedestrian detection, safety seat alert, lane-keep assist, and forward-collision assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Cadillac Escalade ESV now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.13% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $59,760. The Cadillac Escalade ESV offers a massive cabin and a distinctly upscale presence that make it especially appealing for family hauling and long-distance comfort.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Cadillac offers the 2021 Escalade ESV with the buyer’s choice of either a 6.2-liter V8 or a 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel inline-six engine, and both engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: Cadillac gives buyers a standard 19-speaker AKG sound system and they have the ability to upgrade to a 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system, while wireless charging, NFC phone pairing, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and seven USB ports are standard.
• Safety: Super Cruise, automatic lane change, lane-keeping, lane-centering, and adaptive cruise control add a more advanced driver-assistance experience.
• Starting price: The 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV has a starting MSRP of $80,890.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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