Across 5,797 listed Cadillac Escalades nationwide, the average markup is +$72 vs MSRP and 96% are listed at or below sticker, with a median advertised price of $127,020. 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
5,797
In Stock
+$72
Avg Markup
96.2%
At/Below MSRP
$127,020
Median Price
Price range: $91,599 to $227,395.
MSRP Trend
Median sticker by month listed
Over the last 6 months, the typical Cadillac Escalade sticker has held steady — a median MSRP of $128,258 in Apr ’26 versus $127,700 in Sep ’26.
Median factory MSRP of Escalades grouped by the month each was first listed (active + sold), Apr ’26–Sep ’26. Based on 0110819391510157220165650 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 fallen — buyers are gaining leverage — from +$548 the week of Jul 27 to +$13 the week of Oct 19 (about $13 over MSRP now).
Average selling price vs MSRP for Escalades by the week they sold (left the lot), Jul 27–Oct 19. Based on 5,004 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.
5,676 vehicles with a known MSRP
Under MSRP
6%
332
At MSRP
90%
5,130
$0–$1K over
<1%
55
$1K–$3K over
<1%
35
$3K+ over
2%
124
Markup by Listing Age
Escalade markup holds fairly steady across listing age — neither aging stock nor fresh arrivals price very differently right now.
0–15 days
95% ≤ MSRP
+$82
922
16–30 days
98% ≤ MSRP
+$53
1,784
31–45 days
95% ≤ MSRP
+$37
1,738
46–60 days
98% ≤ MSRP
+$18
462
61–90 days
91% ≤ MSRP
+$370
345
90+ days
95% ≤ MSRP
+$86
425
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 5,472 Escalade listings that left dealer lots in the last 90 days.
22
Median days to sell
+$117
Avg sold vs MSRP
96%
Sold at/below MSRP
Recent Escalade sales closed around $117 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.