For the same model year, dealers ask 16 points more than private sellers; OH is the cheapest state at -30% and AZ the priciest at +44%; a four-wheel drive Escalade asks +11% against the median of its model year.
Cadillac Escalade price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | 5 | |
| 2023 | — | 9 | |
| 2022 | — | 5 | |
| 2021 | — | 10 | |
| 2020 | — | 11 | |
| 2019 | — | 16 | |
| 2018 | — | 16 | |
| 2017 | — | 24 | |
| 2016 | 2× | 36 | |
| 2015 | — | 20 | |
| 2014 | — | 6 | |
| 2013 | — | 22 | |
| 2012 | — | 10 | |
| 2011 | — | 10 | |
| 2010 | — | 16 | |
| 2009 | — | 11 | |
| 2008 | — | 24 | |
| 2007 | 3.6× | 33 | |
| 2006 | — | 6 | |
| 2005 | — | 10 | |
| 2004 | — | 16 | |
| 2003 | — | 12 | |
| 2002 | — | 5 | |
| 2000 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Cadillac Escalade the dealer markup works out at 16% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 517 | +15.0% | $25,846 |
| Private seller | 393 | -0.7% | $12,380 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 842 | +8.8% | $19,743 |
| Rebuilt | 22 | +3.2% | $28,653 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2016 Escalade, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 37%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 15 | |
| 100–125k miles | 29 | |
| 125–150k miles | 18 | |
| 150–175k miles | 14 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Cadillac Escalade is drivetrain: 4WD asks +11% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 592 | +10.8% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 88 | +2.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Cadillac Escalade asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is AZ at +44%, cheapest OH at -30% — 74 points apart, which on a $13,900 car is roughly $10,244.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 24 | |
| WI | 25 | |
| MN | 38 | |
| FL | 86 | |
| NM | 21 | |
| NE | 23 | |
| CA | 133 | |
| NV | 40 | |
| WA | 94 | |
| AZ | 28 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Cadillac Escalade cost?
The median asking price is $13,900 across 1,047 live listings. A 2000 asks about $5,900 and a 2024 about $79,900. The most listed year is 2016, at $18,395.
Is it cheaper to buy a Escalade from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 15.0% above and private sellers 0.7% below, a gap of about $9,247 on a 2021 at $58,900.
How much value does a Escalade lose per 25,000 miles?
About 14% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2016 Escalade, measured from the 75–100k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Cadillac Escalade valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Escalade worth?
In our 22 listings it is not a discount: rebuilt-title cars ask 3% more than the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Escalade?
Of the states with enough listings, OH asks least at -29.7% against the national median, and AZ most at +44.0%. On the typical $13,900 Escalade that spread is about $10,244.
Why do Escalade prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 33 listings of the 2007 Escalade, the priciest tenth asks 3.6× what the cheapest tenth does: $13,995 against $3,890.
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