2005 Cadillac Escalade Review
Price Estimate: $1,623 - $2,605





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Endless V8 power, plush ride quality, more nimble than you might think, comfortable seats, plenty of cargo capacity, all the latest technological gadgets, best-in-class towing capacity.
Cons
- Poor mileage, a few noticeable instances of cost cutting, must pay a premium to get the big engine.
What’s new
Changes this year include a redesigned gauge cluster and door panels, touchscreen capability with the optional navigation system and a more user-friendly driver information system. Additionally, burled walnut trim replaces last year's Zebrano wood.
Edmunds says
With its brash styling, class-leading V8 power, well-sorted vehicle dynamics and plush interior, the Escalade is an SUV worthy of the Cadillac name.
For sale near Columbus, OH
20 listings
- 197,974 miles
- 1 accident, 5 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 12 City / 16 Hwy MPG
- A&M Auto Wholesale (92 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
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Located in Oberlin, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GYEK63N25R264926
Stock: 264926
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-09-2025- $6,500fair price$3,056 below market
- 173,520 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 7 Seats, 12 City / 16 Hwy MPG
- Fisher Automotive (121 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Olive Hill, KY
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GYEK63N65R255520
Stock: 25523
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-02-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$252/mo for Escalade Base
Escalade Base
vs
$227/mo
Avg. Large SUV
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2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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Wonderful
4.63 out of 5 starsSkip1000, 07/30/2004
2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
I put 7500 miles on it this summer when we took a
drive from California to Pennsylvania. It is a
wonderful vehicle to travel in. I also tow a jeep
wrangler with the Escalade, its easy to forget you
are towing anything.
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4.88 out of 5 starsJim in SanDiego, 01/02/2010
2005 Cadillac Escalade Rwd 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
10 years ago, my wife's dream car was the 2004 RAV4 L...Today, she now owns the 2005 White Diamond Escalade Rwd that she saw (and had to have) a successful drug dealer driving in an episode of Burn Notice. Even got comparable 22" chrome bling. It is, without question, the prettiest, beefiest, most noticeable production car on the road today, even after 10 years post-concept (first … production version was model year '02). Now the problem is, without spending $100K+ on something really highend, what do we replace it with in 5-6 years? There is nothing even up to the 2012-hopper even comparable.
2005 Escalade Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $53,850 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $252/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.3 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Escalade include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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