Used Cadillac Escalade-V for Sale nearVentura, 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 $136,184, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $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 — you get a strong owner verdict across the lineup, and the expert feedback points to a performance SUV with serious presence and technology.

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 trade-offs that come up most often are poor fuel economy, a high starting price, and a ride-and-handling setup that prioritizes performance character.

36.2% 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 write-up highlights a model that blends big power, space, and advanced tech into a distinctive full-size luxury SUV. The overall impression is of a vehicle built to deliver strong performance and a premium experience over the long haul.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk centers more on operating costs and upkeep than on the basic appeal of the vehicle itself.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• 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: The standout trim brings the supercharged 6.2-liter 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 system, rear-seat entertainment, and a panoramic sunroof. It suits you if you want the full performance-and-luxury package in one model, and it is the best-value choice because it is the only 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 usually give you more choices on price, mileage, and condition, which makes them the most common starting points for used shoppers. They also tend to be easier to compare side by side because there are simply more listings in the market.

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

Prices are moving down across the model years shown, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The double-digit declines point to meaningful softening rather than a small adjustment, so shoppers may see better opportunities than they did a year ago.

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 −12.28% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.01%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $112,662. The Cadillac Escalade-V offers a big-cabin, high-end luxury feel with standout presence and a performance-focused character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The new Escalade-V features an intercooled and supercharged 6.2-liter V8, 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: The latest iteration of Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free driving technology 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.

How does the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V compare to the 2023 Lincoln Navigator?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Cadillac Escalade-V:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Fun to drive, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, High starting price.

2023 Lincoln Navigator:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Spacious third row, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, Poor ride quality (in Normal mode), Basic version of hands-free driving tech.

Our experts score the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V 8.2/10 and the 2023 Lincoln Navigator 7.7/10. The Escalade-V leans harder into performance and driving excitement, while the Navigator emphasizes passenger space. Both bring strong engines and impressive technology, but the Escalade-V asks more at the starting price and the Navigator counters with a lower price and a roomier third row.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.