Used Cadillac Escalade-V for Sale nearHickory, NC

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

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

The Cadillac Escalade-V's current nationwide average price is $137,558, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $136,144. 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-V a good car?

Yes — the Cadillac Escalade-V earns strong marks from owners across the full model range. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are poor fuel economy and a high starting price, along with the reality that this much performance comes wrapped in a very large luxury SUV.

35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac Escalade-V models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Cadillac Escalade-V top marks, and the expert write-up highlights a strong blend of performance, technology, and comfort that helps the SUV feel special in daily use. The model also pairs its big-power character with a premium cabin and a long-haul-friendly setup.

• Owners rate the Cadillac Escalade-V 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by the Escalade-V's high-performance hardware and premium running costs than by owner sentiment.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Super Cruise hands-free driving technology with automatic lane change, forward-collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, reverse automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and an HD surround-view parking monitor.
• Infotainment: 38-inch curved OLED fully digital instrument panel and infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: in our time with the Escalade-V ESV, we averaged 15.5 mpg.

Which Cadillac Escalade-V trim should I buy?

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V offers these trims:

• Escalade-V: The standout choice here is the Escalade-V itself, which brings the supercharged V8, standard all-wheel drive, Magnetic Ride Control, Air Ride Adaptive suspension, Brembo performance front brakes, the 38-inch curved OLED display, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, a 36-speaker AKG premium stereo, rear-seat entertainment, and a panoramic sunroof. It suits you if you want the full performance-and-luxury experience in one package, and it is the best-value trim because it is the only distinct trim named in the data.

What Cadillac Escalade-V do most buyers choose?

The Cadillac Escalade-V years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume model years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to work with, and a better chance of finding the color, mileage, and equipment mix you want.

What is the Cadillac Escalade-V's resale value?

Prices are moving down across the model years shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The declines are double-digit for the newer years, so you may find more room to negotiate than you would in a steadier market. The smallest change appears in the oldest year shown, while the newer years have seen the sharpest drops.

The 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Cadillac Escalade-V safe?

• 2023: 9/10

The Escalade-V comes standard with Super Cruise hands-free driving technology, including automatic lane change.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −13.32% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.93%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $116,186. The Cadillac Escalade-V offers a big, premium cabin with standout presence and a strong luxury-SUV character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The new Escalade-V features an intercooled and supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The standard 38-inch curved OLED screen features dual touch zones, standard navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: For 2023, Super Cruise adds automatic lane change.

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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.