2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV pricing starts at $6,125 for the Escalade ESV Sport Utility 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $59,015 when new. The range-topping 2005 Escalade ESV Platinum Edition Sport Utility 4D starts at $5,750 today, originally priced from $70,385.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Sport Utility 4D	$59,015	$6,125
Platinum Edition Sport Utility 4D	$70,385	$5,750

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Overall 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV quality a 5 out of 5.

2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Reliability

The 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV receives an average consumer rating of 5 overall and a 5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2005 Escalade ESV Features

According to drivers of the 2005 Escalade ESV, here are some of its best features:

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Performance

2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV MPG by Trim

2005 Escalade ESV Platinum Edition Sport Utility 4D - city 12 MPG - hwy 16 MPG

2005 Escalade ESV Sport Utility 4D - city 12 MPG - hwy 16 MPG

2005 Escalade ESV Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 3 out of 5.

2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Traction Control
Emergency & Security Services
Front Side Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors

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2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Values and Prices

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
Platinum Edition Sport Utility 4D	$3,875	$5,050	$5,750
Sport Utility 4D	$3,225	$5,425	$6,125

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $3,225 to $3,875 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $5,050 to $5,425 depending on vehicle style. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 10/1/2026.

Trade-In Value

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Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

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2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Depreciation

A 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV has depreciated $1,024 or 16% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $5,050 and trade-in value of $3,875.

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2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2023	$248	$6,074	$2,662
2024	$116	$5,958	$2,545
2025	$244	$5,714	$2,304
Now	$664	$5,050	$3,875

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	5933 lbs.
	EPA Total Interior	131.6 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	31.0 gallons
	Front Head Room	40.7 inches
	Front Leg Room	41.3 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	7
	Minimum Ground Clearance	10.7 inches
	Overall Length	221.4 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	65.2 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	7400 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	108.0 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	43.1 feet
	Wheel Base	130.0 inches
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	7200 lbs.
	Payload Capacity	1267 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	79.5 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Privacy Glass	Available
	Roof Rails	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	12 mpg
	Highway	16 mpg
	Combined	14 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	AWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic
	Recommended Fuel	Premium

Performance

	Horsepower	345 @ 5200 RPM
	Torque	380 @ 4000 rpm
	Engine	V8, 6.0 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	4 years / 50000 miles
	Powertrain	4 years / 50000 miles
	Corrosion	6 years / Unlimited miles

Comfort & Convenience

Climate Control Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
Premium Radio
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Hands Free Phone
Navigation System

2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Safety

Safety Features & Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Traction Control
Emergency & Security Services
Front Side Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors

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Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

4.0

Passenger Front

3.0

Rollover Rating

3.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV	Used 2013 Nissan Rogue	Used 2011 MAZDA Tribute	Used 2014 Dodge Journey
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Price	$5,750	$5,975	$5,900	$5,850
KBB.com Rating	N/A	3.4	N/A	3.2
Consumer Rating	5.0	4.0	4.2	3.7
Fuel Economy	City 12/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG	City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG	City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 19 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Safety Rating	N/A	4.0	3.0	4.0
Seating Capacity	7	5	5	7
Basic Warranty	4 years or 50000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	345 @ 5200 RPM	170 @ 6000 RPM	171 @ 6000 RPM	283 @ 6350 RPM
Engine	V8, 6.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	V6, 3.6 Liter
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	2WD	FWD

2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class	382
#2	2010 Jeep Commander	357
#3	2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV	345
#4	2005 Porsche Cayenne	340
#5	2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500	335

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FAQs

Is the Cadillac Escalade ESV 2005 a good SUV?

Owners of the vehicle give it 5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2005 Escalade ESV is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV gets 12 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway.

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