✦ Shifty Estimate
$28,600
▲ 13.0% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $27K
- Sales, 12 months
- 21
- For sale now
- 845
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2002 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2002 onward
Price history
Recent sales
21 sales on file
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2016 · Gray · 166,235 mi · Economy Plus Auto Sales 
2024 · Black Raven · 69,382 mi · Epic Cadillac
2023 · Dark Moon Blue Metallic · 51,429 mi · Branhaven Chrysler Jeep Dodge
2020 · Black Raven · 72,225 mi · Dave Kirk Chevrolet GMC
2013 · BROWN · 116,080 mi · Carma Motors
2026 · Aegean Stone · 5 mi · Gerry Lane Cadillac
Common questions
How much does a Cadillac Escalade ESV cost?
Over the past 12 months, 21 have sold publicly at a median of $27,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $28,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $13,000 to $42,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2002 Cadillac Escalade ESV worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $28,600, up 13.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 21 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
What has a Cadillac Escalade ESV sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $35,000Jul 27, 2026Black Raven · 24,000 mi
- $11,100Jul 5, 2026Pewter Metallic · 70,000 mi
- $22,500Jun 30, 2026Black Raven · 132,000 mi
The Cadillac Escalade ESV represents GM's bold entry into the luxury SUV arms race, stretching the standard Escalade's wheelbase by 14 inches for maximum presence and cargo capacity. Launched in 2002 as Cadillac's answer to the Lincoln Navigator L, the ESV quickly became the preferred chariot for celebrities, executives, and anyone requiring seven seats wrapped in American luxury. Early models featured the robust 6.0L Vortec V8, while later generations adopted more sophisticated powertrains including hybrid variants. The ESV's cultural impact extends beyond mere transportation—it defined an era of conspicuous consumption and urban luxury. For collectors, first-generation ESVs (2002-2006) offer the purest expression of early 2000s excess, while Platinum and Sport trims from recent years showcase Cadillac's technical renaissance. Values remain accessible, making well-maintained examples attractive for enthusiasts seeking authentic American luxury SUV heritage.