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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Shifty Estimate
$15,200
High confidence · $7K to $20K
Down 8.3% over 12 months
Nov 2025Rolling 6-month medianNov 2026
Median · 12 mo
$13,900
Sales · 12 mo
18
Original MSRP
$47,035Down 68% since new

The market

Every recorded 2002 Cadillac Escalade sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$26,500 · 35,000 mi · White Diamond
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$10k$20k$30k$40kMay 20222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $15k
Sold Bid to, not sold
63 sales · 3 unsoldmedian $14kupdated Sep 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2002 Cadillac Escalade sales with photographs
2002 Cadillac Escalade, sold Aug 2026

Sold $11,750

2003 · White Diamond · 78,000 mi
Aug 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Cadillac Escalade, sold Jul 2026

Sold $14,500

2005 · White Diamond · 71,000 mi
Jul 21, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Cadillac Escalade, sold Jul 2026

Sold $7,100

2002 · Silver Sand · 111,000 mi
Jul 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Cadillac Escalade, sold Jul 2026

Sold $18,250

2004 · Black Raven (41U) · 58,000 mi
Jul 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Cadillac Escalade, sold Jun 2026

Sold $16,750

2006 · White Diamond · 84,000 mi
Jun 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Cadillac Escalade, sold May 2026

Sold $5,600

2005 · White Diamond · 169,500 mi
May 21, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Every GMT820

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 21, 2026
Every GMT820. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 21, 2026
Escalade2002 to 2006ESV2002 to 2006
Shifty Estimate$15,200$11,700
Sold median$13,90018 sales$11,1005 sales
12-month moveDown 8.3%Too few sales to call
For saleNoneNone
Other Escalade generations

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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