
Cadillac Escalade
2002 to 2006 · SUV
A 2002 Cadillac Escalade cost $47,035 new. Over the past 12 months, 18 have sold publicly at a median of $13,900. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $15,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,950 to $40,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $13,900
- Sales · 12 mo
- 18
- Original MSRP
- $47,035Down 68% since new
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Every GMT820
| Escalade2002 to 2006 | ESV2002 to 2006 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $15,200 | $11,700 |
| Sold median | $13,90018 sales | $11,1005 sales |
| 12-month move | Down 8.3% | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 6.0L
- Power
- 345 hp
- Torque
- 380 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 112 mph
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Original MSRP
- $47,035
Common questions
How much does a Cadillac Escalade cost?
A 2002 Cadillac Escalade cost $47,035 new. Over the past 12 months, 18 have sold publicly at a median of $13,900. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $15,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,950 to $40,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2002 Cadillac Escalade worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $15,200, down 8.3% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 18 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Cadillac Escalade a good investment?
It has depreciated 68% against its $47,035 list price. Values are down 8.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,950 to $40,000, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Cadillac Escalade have sold?
Shifty has 63 public sales of the Cadillac Escalade on file. The earliest was on May 12, 2022.
What is the most expensive Cadillac Escalade sold?
The highest public sale on file is $40,000, on Jul 10, 2025, with 1,800 mi.
What has a Cadillac Escalade sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $26,500Sep 19, 2026White Diamond · 35,000 mi
- $11,750Aug 19, 2026White Diamond · 78,000 mi
- $14,500Jul 21, 2026White Diamond · 71,000 mi
About the 2002 Cadillac Escalade
The first-generation Escalade marked Cadillac's bold entry into the luxury SUV wars, directly challenging Lincoln's Navigator dominance. Built on GM's GMT800 platform alongside the Tahoe and Yukon, the '02-'06 Escalade transformed Cadillac's image from retirement home to hip-hop royalty. Its 5.3L or 6.0L Vortec V8 delivered the grunt expected from a full-size luxury truck, while the distinctive angular styling and chrome waterfall grille became cultural icons. These early Escalades gained legendary status in music videos and celebrity driveways, establishing the template for American luxury SUVs. While not traditionally collectible, clean examples are increasingly sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate their cultural significance and robust GMT platform underpinnings. The '02-'06 generation represents peak early-2000s excess and Cadillac's successful reinvention for a younger demographic.
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