Used Cadillac Escalade for Sale nearEvanston, IL

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

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

The Cadillac Escalade's current nationwide average price is $56,471, and its lowest point over the past year was $50,012. 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 a good car?

Yes — the Cadillac Escalade is a strong choice if you want a full-size luxury SUV with a commanding presence, upscale amenities, and a long-running reputation for space and technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Escalade for its luxury, spacious interior, and powerful performance. They also frequently highlight its smooth ride, advanced technology, and the comfort and convenience features that make it feel special.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert coverage are poor fuel economy, ride quality that can be less polished than some rivals, and braking confidence that can trail expectations at this price point.

34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac Escalade models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Escalade for its luxury, spacious cabin, and strong performance, and expert coverage reinforces its appeal through its comfort, technology, and presence. Across the model years in the data, it also earns strong owner ratings, which points to broad satisfaction with the ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Cadillac Escalade between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on older examples, where maintenance history, condition, and prior use matter more as the vehicles age.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Super Cruise
• Infotainment: a 55-inch curved display with a 35-inch central infotainment touchscreen, a 20-inch front passenger screen, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 16 mpg combined for the 4WD configuration, and our observed 16.4 mpg over 320 mostly highway miles

Which Cadillac Escalade trim should I buy?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade offers these trims:

• 1SA: The entry trim starts the lineup with the Escalade’s core luxury, technology, and presence, and it’s the best-value starting point if you want the model’s big-screen cabin and standard V8 without moving up the range.
• Luxury: This trim adds a more chrome-heavy look and a more upscale visual presentation for buyers who want a brighter exterior treatment.
• Sport: This trim adds a blacked-out exterior treatment with dark window surrounds, black roof rails, and a mesh grille for a more dramatic appearance.
• Platinum Luxury: This trim builds on the Luxury side of the lineup with the most lavish equipment and a more premium cabin presentation.
• Platinum Sport: This trim adds the most menacing styling in the Sport family, plus semi-aniline leather with faceted quilting, leather door trim, a microsuede headliner, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
• Escalade-V: This performance model adds supercharged V8 power and serious performance hardware for buyers who want the most powerful Escalade experience.

What Cadillac Escalade do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and a strong mix of recent features and pricing. They also tend to sit in the part of the lineup where you can still find newer tech without paying the newest-model premium.

What is the Cadillac Escalade's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The steepest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest declines are still meaningful but less severe. Overall, the pattern points to a market where prices have softened across most model years rather than holding flat.

The 2022, 2018, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Cadillac Escalade safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 6/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2015: 8/10

Super Cruise is standard across the lineup.

For the safest used buy, the 2015, 2021 and 2022 models all post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.57% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.59%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $78,426. The Cadillac Escalade offers a commanding presence, a luxurious cabin, and a strong emphasis on technology.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Cadillac Escalade is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 producing 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and our observed 16.4 mpg over 320 mostly highway miles confirms the EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined for the 4WD configuration.
• Tech: The interior’s centerpiece is a 55-inch curved display that spans the full width of the dashboard, and the screen incorporates a digital instrument cluster, a 35-inch central infotainment touchscreen, and a 20-inch front passenger screen.
• Safety: 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, and GM's Safety Alert Seat.
• Starting price: The 2026 Cadillac Escalade starts at $93,995 for the 1SA trim, equipped with RWD.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

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 $88,513
• Best MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Most Popular: Luxury 4WD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

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 a great entry point into the Escalade lineup.

• Avg. market price: $88,513 (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 sporty performance and all-weather capability without going for the higher trims.

• Avg. market price: $118,793 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 136 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 without the 4WD price tag. It balances luxury and value effectively.

• Avg. market price: $105,230 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 270 listings
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is the pick for shoppers who want sporty features and a stylish design without the luxury price.

• Avg. market price: $102,755 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 98 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: $105,736 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 800 listings
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Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want sporty performance with the added benefit of all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $112,727 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 745 listings
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Platinum Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

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

• Avg. market price: $117,221 (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 high-end SUV with sporty features and trail-ready capability.

• Avg. market price: $127,865 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 165 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Platinum Sport 4WD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Luxury 4WD

With 800 active listings, the Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $88,513 avg market price — below the lineup median of $109,231 — 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 September 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.