Used 2016 Cadillac CTS for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

How much does the 2016 Cadillac CTS cost?

Prices have softened 6.99% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 229 listings available, which suggests you have some room to compare prices and equipment.

Is the 2016 Cadillac CTS a good car?

Yes — the 2016 Cadillac CTS earns a 4.88/5 user rating and an 8.33/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Cost effectiveness, and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its sleek design, comfort, smooth driving experience, and luxurious interior. The overview also frames it as a modern luxury sedan with strong technology and a polished, refined character, which fits shoppers who want a stylish daily driver with upscale appeal. With 33.6% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market still gives you a decent chance to find value.

Is the 2016 Cadillac CTS reliable?

Owners rate it 4.88/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable-feeling ownership experience, with repeated praise for comfort, smooth driving, and advanced safety features. The expert drive notes also emphasize confidence-inducing braking and a well-sorted driving character, which supports the impression of a car you can count on over time. The main used-buyer risk is that you should verify condition carefully, since long-term ownership quality will depend on how well the car has been maintained.

What should I look for when buying a used 2016 Cadillac CTS?

At 55.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle-history report and confirm whether any prior damage was repaired properly. After that, prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with a lot of equipment. Focus on overall condition, because the CTS’s appeal depends heavily on how well its luxury features, electronics, and driving feel have held up.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Luxury trim adds leather seating, a Bose stereo, navigation, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels, while the Performance trim adds magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist. The Premium trim layers on a fully digital, fully customizable instrument panel, adaptive cruise control, a 20-way power driver’s seat, and carbon-fiber inserts, making it the best-value choice if you want the richest feature set.
• Powertrain: You can choose from a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder with 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, a 3.6-liter V6 with 335 horsepower and 285 lb-ft, or a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 in the Vsport with 420 hp and 430 lb-ft. The 8-speed automatic can send power to the rear wheels or available all-wheel drive.
• Safety package: The standard driver-awareness package includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alerts, and rain-sensing wipers. The CTS also offers 8 airbags, a backup camera, and a surround-view monitor.
• Infotainment: Cadillac’s CUE system uses a touchscreen interface with customizable menus, Apple CarPlay, and access to phone, text, music, maps, and apps. The system also supports a head-up display on equipped models.
• Fuel efficiency: No fuel-economy figure is stated in the provided data.

Which 2016 Cadillac CTS trim should I buy?

The 2016 Cadillac CTS is offered in 4 trim levels: Standard, Luxury, Performance, Premium.

Here's the short version:

• Standard: This is the entry point, and it makes sense if you want the CTS’s core design, powertrain, and luxury-sedan feel at the lowest price.
• Luxury: This is the trim that adds the most obvious everyday upgrades, including leather seating, a Bose stereo, navigation, some safety tech, and 17-inch wheels, so it’s the best-value pick for many shoppers.
• Performance: Choose this if you want the added hardware, including magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist.
• Premium: This is the most fully equipped choice, adding the digital instrument panel, adaptive cruise control, a 20-way power driver’s seat, and carbon-fiber inserts for shoppers who want the most upscale experience.

The standard driver-awareness package includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alerts, and rain-sensing wipers.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2016 Cadillac CTS?

This looks like a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory and pricing spread to reward careful shopping.

• Deal availability: 33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 229 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.99% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 55.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $13,221, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2016 Cadillac CTS's resale value?

The current average of $13,221 sits slightly below last year's $14,215.

That softer pricing suggests the model has already absorbed some depreciation, which can help future resale stability if you buy at the right price. For you as a seller, the key is that a well-kept CTS with desirable equipment should be easier to move than a neglected one, especially if it presents cleanly and has a strong service history. The current market also shows enough demand to support resale, but condition and trim will matter a lot.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.88/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2016 Cadillac CTS safe?

The 2016 Cadillac CTS earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

It has a standard driver-awareness package that includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alerts, and rain-sensing wipers. The CTS also comes with 8 airbags, a backup camera, and a surround-view monitor, which helps with parking and low-speed maneuvering. If you’re comparing trims, make sure the safety equipment you want is actually included on the specific car you’re considering.

Should I buy a 2016 Cadillac CTS or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2016 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2016 if:

• 33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 55.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.99% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.88/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2016 brings key updates that make it more powerful and more tech-savvy than the prior year.

Consider the 2015 if:

• At $12,525, the 2015 costs less than the current year's $13,221 average.
• It gets the fundamentals right and emphasizes driving dynamics.

The bottom line: If you want the better-balanced buy, the 2016 is the stronger choice because it combines updated tech, strong owner satisfaction, and a softer market price. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2015 is the value play, especially if you find one in excellent condition.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.