Across 2,314 listed Cadillac Escalades nationwide, the average markup is +$85 vs MSRP and 96% are listed at or below sticker, with a median advertised price of $122,880. Updated daily.
The Escalade remains GM's flagship and the volume vehicle in the luxury full-size SUV segment. The current generation runs through 2026 with a refresh on tap for 2027. Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum anchor the top of the lineup; Sport and Premium Luxury hold the volume positions.
Two main powertrains: the 6.2L V8 gas (volume) and the 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel inline-six (lower volume but loyal following). The Escalade-V is the high-performance variant — supercharged 6.2L V8 making 682 horsepower — and the trim where dealer markup remains consistently above MSRP.
Pricing on the gas Escalade has loosened over the past year. Below-MSRP deals are common in Sport and Premium Luxury trims, particularly in California, Texas, and Florida where Cadillac dealers compete hardest with the GMC Yukon Denali and Lincoln Navigator on cross-shoppers. The Escalade IQ — the all-electric variant — is a different conversation entirely, with thin supply and a different buyer profile.
The diesel is the underrated pick. Real-world fuel economy is significantly better than the gas V8, and the powertrain feels appropriate for the vehicle's size. Many Cadillac dealers will discount the diesel more aggressively because the buyer pool is smaller.
By Marcus Bell, Editor · Updated May 12, 2026
2,314
In Stock
+$85
Avg Markup
95.7%
At/Below MSRP
$122,880
Median Price
Price range: $91,010 to $201,409.
MSRP Trend
Median sticker by month listed
Over the last 6 months, the typical Cadillac Escalade sticker has held steady — a median MSRP of $123,947 in Mar ’26 versus $123,400 in Aug ’26.
Median factory MSRP of Escalades grouped by the month each was first listed (active + sold), Mar ’26–Aug ’26. Based on 0154211251976155316412273 listings. Reflects sticker price, not the dealer's selling price.
Markup Trend
What buyers paid vs MSRP, by week sold
Over the last 13 weeks, what buyers paid for the Cadillac Escalade versus MSRP has held steady — from +$300 the week of Jun 8 to +$186 the week of Aug 31 (about $186 over MSRP now).
Average selling price vs MSRP for Escalades by the week they sold (left the lot), Jun 8–Aug 31. Based on 4,540 sales. Positive = sold over MSRP, negative = below.
Markup Distribution
How the current Escalade inventory splits across the markup spectrum. The shape matters more than the average — a tight cluster reads very differently from a bimodal market.
2,287 vehicles with a known MSRP
Under MSRP
6%
136
At MSRP
90%
2,053
$0–$1K over
<1%
10
$1K–$3K over
<1%
21
$3K+ over
3%
67
Markup by Listing Age
The Escalades still on lots after a month or two tend to carry higher markups — the sharply-priced ones sell first. Favor fresher listings, or negotiate hard on stock that's been sitting.
0–15 days
98% ≤ MSRP
+$19
875
16–30 days
93% ≤ MSRP
+$329
405
31–45 days
95% ≤ MSRP
+$49
262
46–60 days
95% ≤ MSRP
-$118
235
61–90 days
95% ≤ MSRP
-$55
209
90+ days
96% ≤ MSRP
+$238
301
A market snapshot — current listings grouped by how long each has been on the lot, not the same vehicle tracked over time. Bars show the share at or below MSRP; the figure on the right is the average markup for that age band.
How fast Escalades sell
Based on 4,643 Escalade listings that left dealer lots in the last 90 days.
21
Median days to sell
+$153
Avg sold vs MSRP
96%
Sold at/below MSRP
Recent Escalade sales closed around $153 over MSRP, in line with what's currently listed.
“Sold” = listings that left dealer inventory; a small share may be de-listed rather than sold. Markup figures exclude implausible feed prices.