Cadillac Escalade alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $153
- High
- $575
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac Escalade alternator?
Asking prices from 194 salvage yards in 29 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Cadillac Escalade alternator
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used Cadillac Escalade alternator costs $35 to $575, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 781 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$159
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$61
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$575492 listings
Grade BStandard used$42–$474226 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$1415 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$22558 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$575 | 492 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $42–$474 | 226 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$141 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$225 | 58 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$159
Grade B$162
Grade C$61
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$575 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac Escalade alternator is listed
We found priced Cadillac Escalade alternator listings at 194 salvage yards across 29 states. California supplies the most, with 136 listings (17% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $86, while Texas yards ask $215, 150% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 136 | 37 | $86-43% |
| Illinois | 102 | 13 | $162+8% |
| Florida | 90 | 22 | $193+29% |
| Arizona | 84 | 14 | $99-34% |
| Texas | 67 | 19 | $215+43% |
| Nevada | 38 | 4 | $102-32% |
| Indiana | 30 | 11 | $124-17% |
| Wisconsin | 30 | 12 | $112-25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac Escalade alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Cadillac Escalade median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$525
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
(6.2L), supercharged
3 listings$163$75 – $207Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac Escalade alternator cost by year?
202554 listingsFits 4 years$116$60 – $2332024103 listingsFits 4 years$210$40 – $3432023101 listingsFits 5 years$163$60 – $323202297 listingsFits 5 years$150$51 – $3212021148 listingsFits 5 years$135$42 – $474202050 listingsFits 4 years$210$65 – $2832019100 listingsFits 7 years$162$45 – $268201850 listingsFits 4 years$86$40 – $3162017100 listingsFits 7 years$85$40 – $316201650 listingsFits 3 years$110$35 – $249201550 listingsFits 5 years$155$50 – $575
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac Escalade alternator cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac Escalade alternator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 161% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $159.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (6.2L), naturally aspirated, lists at a $116 median, while (6.2L), supercharged commands $163, a 41% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2020 tops the table at $210. Parts from 2014–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac Escalade sits 16% above the Ford F150 ($129), 6% above the Ford F250 ($142), and 50% above the Ram 1500 ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used alternator: what to check
- Ask for the amperage rating. The same vehicle can ship with multiple outputs.
- Bench-tested units are worth a small premium; ask for the test result.
- Check pulley type (solid vs clutched) matches your old unit.
- Low-mileage donors matter less here than test results. Brushes wear by hours, not miles.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Cadillac Escalade parts are priced?
01wide ±175%
Transmission Control Module
$132median
$24$485
02wide ±161%
Wheels
$300median
$71$1,035
03wide ±180%
Car Radio
$153median
$30$582
04wide ±197%
Grille
$312median
$55$1,285
05wide ±153%
Air Bag
$255median
$45$826
06wide ±299%
Front Seat
$355median
$75$2,200
07wide ±219%
Center Console
$250median
$58$1,155
08wide ±213%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$449
09wide ±96%
Fog Light
$349median
$54$724
10wide ±113%
Steering Wheel
$235median
$70$599
11wide ±161%
Side Mirror
$296median
$65$1,020
12wide ±153%
Radiator
$241median
$73$809
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac Escalade alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
FordF150vsCadillacEscalade
F150$129
Escalade$150
$21 diff5,419 listings
AlternatorcompareFordF250vsCadillacEscalade
F250$142
Escalade$150
$8 diff4,231 listings
AlternatorcompareRam1500vsCadillacEscalade
1500$100
Escalade$150
$50 diff4,021 listings
AlternatorcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsCadillacEscalade
Cherokee$100
Escalade$150
$50 diff3,801 listings
AlternatorcompareFordExplorervsCadillacEscalade
Explorer$115
Escalade$150
$35 diff3,705 listings
AlternatorcompareFordEdgevsCadillacEscalade
Edge$85
Escalade$150
$65 diff3,626 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±183%
BMW X3
$126median
$40$500
BMWwide ±143%
BMW X5
$126median
$40$400
Chevywide ±182%
Chevy Equinox
$80median
$30$321
Chevywide ±217%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$25$350
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$125median
$30$395
Chevywide ±135%
Chevy Tahoe
$162median
$35$474
Chevywide ±199%
Chevy Traverse
$93median
$30$400
Dodgewide ±213%
Dodge Challenger
$85median
$25$387
Dodgewide ±215%
Dodge Charger
$86median
$25$395
Dodgewide ±176%
Dodge Durango
$105median
$25$395
Fordwide ±215%
Ford Edge
$85median
$20$385
Fordwide ±203%
Ford Escape
$101median
$25$435
Common questions
Cadillac Escalade alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Cadillac Escalade?
The median asking price is $150 across 781 priced listings from 194 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $159. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac Escalade alternator?
Using a used part, a Cadillac Escalade alternator replacement typically runs $245–$525 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $150, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Cadillac Escalade model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Cadillac Escalade alternator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac Escalade alternator fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.