Used Cadillac Escalade-V for Sale nearSacramento, CA

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 $141,821, and its year-round low is $134,713.96. That gives you a sense of where this model sits today across the years in the data. 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 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 by experts are poor fuel economy and a high starting price, along with the size and performance focus that come with the Escalade-V's character. Even so, the model's strong owner feedback and standout luxury-performance formula make it appealing if you want a full-size SUV with serious presence.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac Escalade-V models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Cadillac Escalade-V highly, and the expert summary for the 2023 model highlights big power, plenty of space, a comfortable seating position, and impressive technology. That combination points to a model that delivers the kind of upscale, high-output experience buyers tend to seek out in this segment.

• 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 centers more on running costs and upkeep than on the vehicle's core appeal.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.7% — 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: 38-inch curved OLED fully digital instrument panel and infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA has not yet released fuel economy estimates for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V, but 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 if you want the full V-Series experience, including the 38-inch curved OLED display, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, semi-Aniline premium leather upholstery, heated and ventilated 16-way power-adjustable front seats, massage function for the front seats, a 36-speaker stereo system, rear-seat entertainment, and a panoramic sunroof.

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 tend to draw more shoppers because they usually give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and configuration. In this case, the most common used picks also line up with strong deal percentages.

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

Prices are moving down across the model years shown, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. The largest drops are in the newer years, while the oldest year in the table shows a smaller decline. 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 −13.54% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.3%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $118,226. The Cadillac Escalade-V offers a big-cabin luxury feel with strong presence and a distinctive performance character.

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 with 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 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.