Used 2016 Cadillac CTS for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

How much does the 2016 Cadillac CTS cost?

Prices have softened 5.60% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 240 listings available, which gives you a workable pool to compare prices and equipment.

If you find a listing below $13,407.85, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2016 Cadillac CTS a good car?

Yes — owners rate it 4.88/5, and the expert rating is 8.33/10. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Cost effectiveness, and Safety.

Owner feedback consistently points to the CTS’s sleek design, comfortable ride, advanced safety features, smooth driving experience, and luxurious interior. That lines up with the overview’s focus on a modern luxury sedan that blends style, comfort, and technology, especially if you want a distinctive alternative to the usual German rivals. With 25.0% of listings marked as good or great deals, you also have some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2016 Cadillac CTS reliable?

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

The owner summary emphasizes the car’s smooth driving experience, comfortable ride, and luxurious interior, while also describing the overall ownership impression in positive terms. The expert drive notes reinforce that sense of confidence with responsive handling and supremely confidence-inducing braking capability.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about a clear pattern of complaints and more about making sure the specific car you choose has been cared for properly.

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

At 53.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the car has had bodywork or electronic repairs. Focus on condition details that matter in a luxury sedan: interior wear, technology operation, and evidence that safety and convenience systems still work as intended.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Standard trim starts with the basics, while Luxury adds leather seating, a Bose stereo, navigation, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels. Performance adds magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist. Premium layers on a fully digital, fully customizable instrument panel, adaptive cruise control, a 20-way power driver’s seat, and carbon-fiber inserts.
• Powertrain: You can choose 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. Power goes through an 8-speed automatic 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 car also includes 8 airbags, a backup camera, and a surround-view monitor.
• Infotainment: CUE uses a touchscreen layout with customizable menus, and Apple CarPlay is included for 2016. The system also supports phone, text, music, maps, Pandora, Spotify, OnStar, and climate controls.
• Fuel efficiency: The available 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is the efficiency-oriented choice among the listed engines.

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 if you want the CTS’s core design, tech, and safety foundation without paying for extras. It makes sense if you care most about getting into the model at the lowest cost.
• Luxury: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds leather seating, a Bose stereo, navigation, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels. If you want a more complete luxury experience without jumping too far up the price ladder, this is the one to target.
• Performance: Choose this if you want the chassis and parking upgrades, including magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist. It suits you best if driving feel and maneuverability matter more than pure comfort extras.
• Premium: This is the most fully equipped choice, adding a fully digital, fully customizable instrument panel, adaptive cruise control, a 20-way power driver’s seat, and carbon-fiber inserts. Buy this if you want the most advanced and upscale CTS 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 is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop carefully and still find value.

• Deal availability: 25.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 240 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.60% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 53.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $13,407.85, 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 $13,522 sits slightly below last year's $14,324.

That softer pricing suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you buy at a more favorable entry point today. For a future seller, it also means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, equipment, and how well the car has been maintained.

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?

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

The CTS comes with a standard driver-awareness package that includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alerts, and rain-sensing wipers. It also includes 8 airbags, a backup camera, and a surround-view monitor, which helps with parking and low-speed maneuvering.

If you’re comparing trims, the safety tech is a meaningful part of the value story because some of the more helpful convenience and driver-assistance features are bundled into higher trims or packages.

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:

• 25.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 53.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.60% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.88/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2016 brings a more powerful, more tech-savvy update to the third-generation CTS.

Consider the 2015 if:

• At $12,288, the 2015 costs less than the current year's $13,522 average.
• It gets the fundamentals right while asking for more attention to detail.

The bottom line: If you want the stronger all-around package, the 2016 is the better target 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, but you should be more selective about condition and ownership history.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.