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 $143,272, and its year-round low is $135,277.73. That gives you a sense of where this model sits right now across the full lineup. 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 and a high starting price, along with the reality that this is a very large, performance-focused luxury SUV. Even so, the Escalade-V’s powerful engine and impressive technology help define its appeal.

33.5% 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 review highlights a strong blend of power, comfort, and technology. The 2023 model is described as a known quantity in the luxury SUV space, with big power, plenty of space, and a comfortable seating position.

• 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 the cost of running and maintaining a high-performance luxury SUV than on owner satisfaction.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.4% — 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...

• Escalade-V: This is the trim to focus on if you want the full V-Series experience in one package. It brings the 38-inch curved OLED display, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, a 36-speaker stereo, rear-seat entertainment, semi-Aniline leather, heated and ventilated 16-way power front seats, massage front seats, and the supercharged V8 performance hardware that defines the model. It is the best-value choice if you want the Escalade-V’s core performance and luxury features without needing to sort through multiple trim steps.

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 draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a balance of availability and deal potential.

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

Prices are falling across the model years shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The declines are especially sharp on the newer years, so you may find stronger value there than you would in a steadier market. 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 a host of assistance features including standard forward-collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, GM’s safety alert seat, lane-departure warning, and an HD surround-view parking monitor. It also comes standard with adaptive cruise control, reverse automatic braking, and rear cross-traffic alert.

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 −13.33% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $120,032. The Cadillac Escalade-V offers a big-cabin luxury feel with standout presence, strong comfort, and a highly 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, 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 iteration of Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free driving technology adds automatic lane change.
• 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 August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.