You Can Buy a Used Lamborghini Urus for Less Than a New Cadillac Escalade-V

The used exotic car market can be a wild place, and right now it’s throwing up one of the most surprising price crossovers in years. A lightly used Lamborghini Urus, the Italian supercar brand’s twin-turbo V8 SUV, can now be had for less than the sticker price of a brand-new 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V. If you’ve ever dreamed of parking a raging bull in your garage, this might be the best time to make it happen.

• Early-model Lamborghini Urus SUVs from 2019 and 2020 can now be found starting around $160,000, roughly $8,000 less than a new Escalade-V.
• Both SUVs pack V8 power, but the Urus brings 641 horsepower and a 190-mph top speed compared to the Escalade-V’s 682 horsepower and full-size luxury.
• Ownership costs for a used Urus, including insurance, maintenance, and specialist service needs, remain far higher than those of a factory-fresh Cadillac.

How the Prices Stack Up

You can now find a lightly used Urus for less than the price of a new Cadillac Escalade-V, which currently carries an MSRP of $168,000. Early Urus models from the 2019 and 2020 model years can be found starting at about $160,000, undercutting a new Escalade-V by roughly $8,000. At that price, you’re typically looking at clean examples with around 50,000 miles, which is on the higher side for an exotic.

That’s a big deal. When the Urus first hit showroom floors, it carried a starting price of around $200,000, less than a Lamborghini Huracán at the time and well below the sticker of a Lamborghini Aventador. Strong demand and limited supply meant most buyers paid well above MSRP, especially once they dipped into the long list of expensive options. The market has shifted, and depreciation has brought these exotics down to a price point that overlaps with top-tier American luxury.

There are cheaper listings available, but these tend to come with trade-offs like a less-than-clean title, accident history, or higher mileage. Shopping carefully matters here.

V8 Performance in Two Very Different Packages

These are two wildly different animals under the skin. The Urus is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, a modified version of Audi’s 4.0-liter V8, rated at 641 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 190 mph. That’s sports car territory wrapped in an SUV body.

On the other side, the Escalade-V comes with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that produces 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque. This combination helps the full-size three-row SUV accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, according to Cadillac. It’s actually got more horsepower than the early Urus, but in a package that weighs much more and seats up to eight people.

On the road, the Urus is miles ahead, thanks to its lighter weight, rear-biased all-wheel-drive system, and rear-wheel steering. The Escalade-V trades agility for sheer presence, towing capability, and passenger space. They’re built for different buyers with different priorities.

The Real Cost of Owning a Used Lambo

A $160,000 price tag might get you into the driver’s seat of a used Urus, but keep your wallet ready for what comes after. Potential buyers should be wary of high insurance and maintenance costs and the likelihood of needing a specialist mechanic.

A new Escalade-V comes with a full factory warranty and can be serviced at nearly any of the 900+ Cadillac dealerships across North America. That’s a real advantage for anyone planning long road trips or living outside a major metro area. A used Urus requires specialized diagnostic tools and certified technicians, which means you’ll need access to a Lamborghini dealer or an independent shop that knows its way around VW Group exotics.

And don’t overlook the small stuff. Some owners report replacing all four tires every 5,000 to 6,000 miles at about $4,000. The fuel economy picture isn’t rosy either. The EPA rates the Urus at 14 mpg combined, 12 mpg city, and 17 mpg highway. The Escalade-V manages 11 mpg city and 16 mpg highway for a combined 13 mpg. Neither will win any efficiency awards, but the Urus edges out the bigger Cadillac slightly.

Depreciation and Long-Term Value

The Urus is likely to lose less value over time than the Escalade, a nameplate notorious for steep depreciation. After five years, a 2025 Escalade V-Series is projected to depreciate $108,298 and have a residual value of $56,397. That’s a massive hit. The Urus, with its exotic badge and lower production numbers, tends to hold its ground better after the initial drop from its original MSRP.

The Lamborghini Urus shares its platform and many parts with several VW Group SUVs, including the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q8, Bentley Bentayga, and the VW Touareg. That shared engineering actually works in the buyer’s favor when it comes to parts availability and mechanical familiarity for trained technicians.

Is the Raging Bull Worth the Risk?

If the badge on the hood matters to you, and the idea of owning an Italian super SUV at a price that overlaps with a new Cadillac sounds appealing, the used Urus market is worth watching. The used Lamborghini Urus is now starting to dip into price territory occupied by mainstream performance SUVs, but it remains an exceptional machine. The driving experience, the head-turning looks, and the sheer thrill of that twin-turbo V8 are hard to replicate anywhere else.

But go in with your eyes open. Steep maintenance and ownership costs mean it’s far from a budget-friendly indulgence. Pricing and market information evolve rapidly in the used exotic space and are subject to change. If you can stomach the ongoing costs and find a clean, well-documented example, a used Lamborghini Urus might be the wildest bargain in the SUV world right now.