Used Cadillac Escalade for Sale near South Carolina

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 $56,540, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $49,703 over the past year. 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 features, and a cabin that owners consistently praise for comfort and technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly highlight luxury, powerful performance, and spacious interiors, along with smooth ride quality and advanced technology. The Escalade also earns praise for its comfort and convenience features, which help it feel especially premium.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are poor fuel economy, ride quality concerns in some years, and braking confidence that can trail expectations. For used buyers, that means the Escalade rewards you most when you prioritize space, presence, and features over efficiency.

34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac Escalade models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Escalade for its luxury, powerful performance, and spacious cabin, and expert reviews repeatedly point to its strong technology and comfort. Across the model years, it comes across as a well-equipped full-size SUV that delivers a premium experience.

• Owners rate the Cadillac Escalade between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should plan carefully around maintenance and running costs, especially on older examples with higher mileage.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.6% — 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, automatic emergency braking, 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.
• Infotainment: a 55-inch curved display with a digital instrument cluster, 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 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 at $93,995 with RWD and gives you the Escalade’s core luxury-SUV presence and standard technology suite.
• Luxury: This trim adds a chrome-heavy look and suits buyers who want a more traditional upscale appearance.
• Sport: This trim adds a blacked-out exterior treatment with dark window surrounds, black roof rails, and a mesh grille.
• Platinum Sport: This is the best-value trim if you want the richest cabin experience, with semi-aniline leather, faceted quilting, leather door trim, a microsuede headliner, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

What Cadillac Escalade do most buyers choose?

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

These 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 pricing and deal availability. That usually makes it easier to compare trims, equipment, and condition before you buy.

What is the Cadillac Escalade's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room to find value. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are falling at a slower pace. Overall, the table points to a market where buyers have leverage across much of the lineup.

The 2014, 2022, and 2016 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

The 2026 Escalade includes Super Cruise, 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.

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 −12.46% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.53%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $76,685. The Cadillac Escalade offers a commanding presence, a roomy cabin, and a distinctly upscale feel.

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 test vehicle returned 16.4 mpg against an EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined for the 4WD version.
• 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.

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.

How does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade compare to the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Cadillac Escalade:

• Pros: Great ride quality, Powerful engine, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Advanced safety features are not standard, Poor fuel economy.

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Spacious, Spacious third row.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, Uncomfortable seats, Advanced safety features are not standard.

Our experts score the 2021 Cadillac Escalade 8.2/10 and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 8.5/10. The Escalade brings the stronger luxury feel, better ride quality, and more impressive technology, while the Tahoe emphasizes space and a lower starting price. Both share poor fuel economy and a powerful V8 character, but the Escalade asks more and delivers more upscale presence.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2027 Cadillac Escalade Trims

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade offers a range of trims from the budget-friendly Luxury RWD to the feature-rich Platinum variants, all equipped with a powerful V8 engine.

• Starting at $126,989
• Most Popular: Luxury 4WD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

Luxury RWD — "Who It's For"

The Luxury RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV without the added cost of 4WD. It's a great entry point into the Escalade lineup.

• Avg. market price: $135,403 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 273 listings
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Sport RWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport RWD is the choice for buyers seeking a standard luxury SUV experience with a sporty edge, though availability is limited.

• Avg. market price: $135,403 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 110 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 all-wheel drive capabilities without sacrificing luxury features. It's the most popular trim for good reason.

• Avg. market price: $135,403 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 845 listings
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Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4WD is ideal for those who want a more affordable AWD option while still enjoying luxury features and a powerful engine.

• Avg. market price: $126,989 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 728 listings
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Platinum Luxury 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Platinum Luxury 4WD is for buyers who desire top-tier luxury and advanced features, though it comes with limited availability.

• Avg. market price: $135,403 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 24 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Platinum Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Platinum Sport 4WD is perfect for those who want a trail-ready luxury SUV with premium features, though it may be harder to find.

• Avg. market price: $137,506 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 188 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Platinum Sport 4WD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Luxury 4WD

With 845 active listings, the Luxury 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Sport 4WD

At $126,989 avg market price — below the lineup median of $135,403 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 5, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.