2021 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum
1GYS4DKT5MR285043
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $69,990 | 28 mi | 2024-10-01 | |
| Leman's Chevy City | Bloomington, IL 61704 | $69,990 | 28,421 mi | 2024-10-01 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($68,472)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $68,472 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1GYS4DKT5MR285043Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Cadillac Escalade likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Cadillac Escalade has 9 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V739000
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POWER TRAINGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles.NHTSA campaign 22V036000
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AIR BAGSGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V421000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Cadillac Escalade over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,937 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $57,985 |
| May 2026 | $57,500 |
| June 2026 | $56,649 |
| July 2026 | $56,399 |
| August 2026 | $55,989 |
| September 2026 | $56,048 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum (this car) | $68,472 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $25,920 | 30 | −$42,552 |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | $25,310 | 28 | −$43,162 |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $22,712 | 25 | −$45,760 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | $17,374 | 23 | −$51,098 |
| 2019 Jeep Compass | $19,995 | 17 | −$48,477 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2021–2025What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 623 | $107,614 | 100% | 18,060 mi |
| 2024 | 610 | $80,686 | 75% | 33,997 mi |
| 2023 | 843 | $69,495 | 65% | 48,958 mi |
| 2022 | 518 | $60,900 | 57% | 64,466 mi |
| 2021 | 565 | $55,999 | 52% | 75,178 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
