Used Cadillac Escalade-V for Sale near South Bend, IN

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 $141,537, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $135,039. 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 owner approval 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 are poor fuel economy and a high starting price, even as the Escalade-V delivers powerful performance and impressive technology. 34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac Escalade-V models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Cadillac Escalade-V very highly, and the expert writeup highlights a strong blend of power, comfort, and technology that helps the SUV feel well-rounded. The 2023 model also pairs its performance focus with a comfortable seating position and a premium cabin experience.

• 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 overall 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: the 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 trim brings the 38-inch curved OLED display, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, semi-Aniline premium leather upholstery, Zebra-wood inlays, heated and ventilated 16-way power-adjustable front seats, massage front seats, a 36-speaker stereo, rear-seat entertainment with dual 12.6-inch screens, a panoramic sunroof, a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque, a 10-speed automatic transmission, standard all-wheel drive, Magnetic Ride Control, Air Ride Adaptive suspension, Brembo performance front brakes, and Super Cruise with automatic lane change. It suits you if you want the full performance-and-luxury experience in one package.

What Cadillac Escalade-V do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing model years usually give you more shopping choice and a better chance to compare prices, equipment, and condition. That tends to make them the most popular used picks.

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 larger drops in the newer years suggest you may find more room to negotiate on recent inventory. 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

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 −13.08% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.31%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $117,503. 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, routed through a 10-speed automatic transmission to standard all-wheel drive (AWD).
• Tech: The standard 38-inch curved OLED screen features dual touch zones, standard navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: It adds automatic lane change to Super Cruise.

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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.