Used Cadillac Escalade-V for Sale nearMadison, WI

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 $139,072, and its lowest point over the past year was $136,178. 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 performance that comes with a big, heavy SUV footprint.

38.7% 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 review data highlights a strong mix of power, technology, and comfort. The 2023 model is described as combining brisk performance with the space and seating comfort you expect from an Escalade, while also bringing standout tech and a distinctive luxury feel.

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

For long-term ownership, you should plan for premium-fuel running costs and the usual upkeep that comes with a high-performance luxury SUV.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Super Cruise hands-free driving technology, automatic lane change, forward-collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, reverse automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, HD surround-view parking monitor, night vision, and an augmented-reality display.
• Infotainment: the standard 38-inch curved OLED 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 trim described in the expert review, and it 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, the 36-speaker AKG premium stereo, rear-seat entertainment, and a panoramic sunroof. It suits you best if you want the full Escalade-V experience in one configuration.

What Cadillac Escalade-V do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right price, color, and equipment combination. They also usually make it easier to spot strong deals.

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

All three model years show year-over-year price declines, which is helpful if you're shopping used. The drops are double-digit for two of the years, so recent Escalade-V pricing has moved down meaningfully. That creates a stronger buying window for shoppers who want a performance-focused luxury SUV without paying yesterday's prices.

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

Is the Cadillac Escalade-V safe?

• 2023: 9/10

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 −12.24% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 41.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $115,581. The Cadillac Escalade-V offers a distinctive blend of full-size luxury, strong presence, and performance-focused character that makes it stand out in the segment.

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.
• Tech: The standard 38-inch curved OLED screen features dual touch zones, the main 16.9-inch touchscreen area, and an additional small touchscreen with controls 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.

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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.