Cadillac Escalade GMT820
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 78 public sales of the Cadillac Escalade GMT820. The records run from April 2022 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 21 sold at a median of $13,000. The Shifty Estimate for the ESV is $11,700.
Versions
About the Cadillac Escalade GMT820
- Built
- 2002 to 2006
- Versions
- 1
The Cadillac Escalade GMT820 was built from 2002 to 2006.
The Escalade, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Cadillac Escalade GMT820 cost?
In the past 12 months, 21 sold at a median of $13,000. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $10,250 and $18,250. The Shifty Estimate is $11,700.
What is a Cadillac Escalade GMT820 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the ESV is $11,700. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Cadillac Escalade GMT820 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $40,000, for a 2005 Cadillac Escalade at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Jul 10, 2025. It showed 1,800 miles.
How many Cadillac Escalade GMT820 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 78 public sales since April 2022. 21 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $26,500 on Sep 19, 2026.
Where do Cadillac Escalade GMT820 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 16 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (4).
How many miles do Cadillac Escalade GMT820 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 81,000 miles. The lowest showed 17,000 miles and the highest 192,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Cadillac Escalade GMT820 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Cadillac Escalade GMT820. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.