Exclusive Cadillac Celestiq Appears for Sale at a Dealer
The Celestiq is not only the most luxurious and extravagant Cadillac in recent decades but also the highest-priced model in the brand’s history. Production is limited: only 25 units are planned for the 2025 model year, making it one of the rarest Cadillacs of all time.
Purchasing this car is not easy. A standard order through the website is impossible—the buying process involves direct contact with the manufacturer and likely a long wait. This approach resembles the practice of brands like Rolls-Royce or Ferrari, with a fully individualized configuration process where almost every detail can be customized. No two Celestiqs coming off the assembly line will be identical.
However, one of these elusive cars has now appeared for sale at Cadillac Beverly Hills. The dealer does not confirm whether the original buyer refused the car after delivery or if there is another story behind it. In any case, this is a rare opportunity for someone to bypass the usual waiting list.
The Price of Individuality
Cadillac does not publicly disclose many details, including exact prices. For the 2025 model, the starting price was around $340,000. It has increased, and the 2026 Celestiq now starts in the “low $400,000s,” and that’s before options.
The specific car being offered is interesting because its specification provides a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the pricing of individual options. The Abalone White Tricoat exterior paint adds $15,900 to the bill.
The exterior paint alone adds a solid $15,900 to the total price.
Luxury and Interior Colors
The interior is dominated by bright colors. The car is equipped with an extravagant combination of blue and orange leather, which cost $8,910. Also present are a Cadillac crest ornament on the hood for $1,525 and interior trim made of recycled Uranus Wood paper for $4,000.
The Question of Value
The dealer is asking $418,575 for the rare luxury electric vehicle. This is a lot of money, especially considering the base price of the 2025 Celestiq before options was significantly lower. However, since the 2026 model already starts from $400,000, the dealer’s price does not seem entirely unreasonable.
Undoubtedly, the 650-horsepower Celestiq is a special car. However, one can assume this particular example will have to sit on the lot for a while. A potential buyer must be convinced specifically of this model, and not, for example, a Rolls-Royce Phantom, and also have an affinity for the bold color combination, which is likely to provoke mixed reactions.
The appearance of such a car on the open market highlights the shift in the ultra-luxury car market, where exclusivity becomes a commodity with its own market value. It is no longer just a means of transport, but rather a tangible investment or collectible item, access to which can sometimes be obtained faster with money than through official waiting channels. The success of this deal will show how ready the audience is to accept Cadillac as a worthy competitor at the top of the segment, traditionally dominated by European names.