Used Cadillac Escalade-V for Sale near Illinois

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 $141,340, and over the past year it reached a low of $134,651. 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 all-generations user rating points to strong owner satisfaction across the lineup. 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 are poor fuel economy, a high starting price, and a focus on big performance that comes with a large footprint.

33.2% 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 writeup highlights a strong mix of performance, technology, and comfort. The 2023 model also pairs its big-power character with a premium cabin and advanced driver-assistance features.

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

Long-term ownership risk centers on the model's premium-performance nature, so you should plan for higher running costs than you would with a more conventional luxury SUV.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

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

Which Cadillac Escalade-V trim should I buy?

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V offers these trims:

• Escalade-V: This is the model's performance-focused trim, and it brings the supercharged 6.2-liter V8, 10-speed automatic transmission, 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 stereo, rear-seat entertainment, and a panoramic sunroof. It suits you if you want the full Escalade-V experience with the strongest mix of performance, luxury, and technology.

What Cadillac Escalade-V do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice and a better chance of finding the right price, color, and equipment combination. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side because there are more listings in the market.

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

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drops on the newer years suggest more room for value, while the smaller change on the oldest year points to steadier pricing. 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 −13.2% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $117,846. The Cadillac Escalade-V offers a premium, high-performance luxury-SUV character with a spacious cabin and standout technology.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The new Escalade-V features an intercooled and supercharged 6.2-liter V8, 682 horsepower, 653 pound-feet of torque, and a 10-speed automatic transmission to standard all-wheel drive (AWD).
• Tech: The standard 38-inch curved OLED screen features dual touch zones, a 16.9-inch touchscreen area, standard navigation, and an additional small touchscreen with the trip computer plus toggles for the head-up display, night vision, and augmented-reality instrument panel.
• Safety: The latest model adds automatic lane change to Cadillac's Super Cruise hands-free driving technology.
• Starting price: The Escalade-V starts at $149,990.

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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.