2005 Cadillac Escalade Review

Name: 2005 Cadillac Escalade Review
Brand: Cadillac
Rating: 4.8 (65 reviews)

Price Range: $7,499 - $10,000

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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.

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2005 Cadillac Escalade
Base 4dr SUV
$8,277
fair price
$628 below market
- 180,195 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Kathryn's Auto Sales (180 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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: 1GYEK63N55R209418
Stock: 209418
Certified Pre-Owned: No
2005 Cadillac Escalade
Base 4dr SUV
$10,000
- 169,019 miles
- Hail damage reported, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Tejano Auto Sales (320 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Midland, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
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: 1GYEK63N55R132498
Stock: T25-020
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-28-2025

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade Rwd 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.}

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05 AWD Cadillac Escalade BEST SUV CADDY MADE 02 17

JD, 03/05/2017

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

If your looking for a top notch American Quality SUV then the 05 Escalade beats them ALL hands down. Ive driven Domestic and foreign and won't let my 05 Escalade go. I can get a new 2017 but don't want it. THIS YEAR AND MODEL YOU CAN'T FIND. I HAVE DEALERS CALLING ME TO SELL AND ANSWER IS NO. I'M PUSHING 150K AND KNOCK ON WOOD NO MAJOR ISSUES JUST MAINTENANCE. IF YOU CAN FIND ONE LOADED …

Cadi ESV is the best

Ed, 01/12/2010

2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

This is a best SUV, car and truck. I have driven ESV for 5 yrs and love it. Driven in the snow storm and full snow on the road, it feels like car hugs the road. Going up the mountain, CanWhistler, Salt City, Colorado, Lake Tahoe, it has the all the power you need and more. Driving in the city, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, it feels like your driving a car and it is has the …

Wonderful

Skip1000, 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. If you are looking for an SUV and want the very best, by an Escalade.

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Jim 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 …

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2005 Escalade Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$53,850
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	14 MPG
Cost to Drive	$229/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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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 Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade Rwd 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.

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