New-vehicle shoppers flocked to dealerships during the first few months of the year, as possible price increases caused by U.S. import tariffs influenced consumers’ purchase plans. However, things have slowed down a little since mid-April, and Cadillac dealer inventory rose back up again in May 2025.
According to the latest data provided by Cox Automotive, Cadillac had an 87 days supply during the month of May 2025, an increase from the 83 days supply figure recorded the month before. Inventory is also currently higher than May 2024’s 83 days supply.
As a reminder, the industry sees a 60 days supply as optimal for offering consumers choice while not overloading dealers with units that might linger on their lots and require hefty incentives to move out.
Among GM brands, Cadillac dealer inventory ranks highest. Chevy has the lowest with a 65 days supply, while GMC vehicle selection is good for a 77 days supply Buick dealers have a 78 days supply. Meanwhile, the industry average stands at 70 days, down from a 66 days supply in April 2025.
Comparing Q1 sales to current available in-stock and in-transit Cadillac vehicles across U.S. dealerships, the gas-powered Cadillac Escalade has by far the lowest inventory levels in the brand’s lineup. On the flipside, the Cadillac CT4, Cadillac Escalade IQ and Cadillac Optiq currently have the highest estimated inventory levels.
Cox Automotive stated that there were 2.47 million new vehicles in inventory across U.S. dealers on June 2nd, 2025, compared to 2.49 million units on May 1st, a 0.8-percent decrease. Inventory is also down 14.5 percent compared to June 3rd, 2024. The analysis also mentions that showroom traffic peaked in mid-April, but has slowed down to more seasonal norms since, possibly indicating that consumers are turning back to a “more-measured car buying approach.”
Lastly, the average listing price for new vehicles at the end of May was $48,883, a 3.2-percent increase compared to the end of May 2024. The Cadillac brand’s average transaction price jumped in May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching $80,002.
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Must be the 6.2L V8 fiasco. GM will never learn