Used 2025 Cadillac CT5 for Sale nearMerced, CA

How much does the 2025 Cadillac CT5 cost?

Prices have softened 9.01% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 813 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2025 Cadillac CT5 a good car?

The 2025 Cadillac CT5 earns a 7.33/10 expert rating.

The model scores 9/10 across Technology and Safety.

It stands out as a relative bargain in the premium midsize car segment, and it remains a sedan in a market that has largely shifted toward luxury SUVs. For 2025, it also gains a new 33-inch display, more standard and available safety features, AKG audio, and updated styling, which helps keep it appealing if you want a luxury sedan with a strong technology story.

The trade-offs are clear: it lacks overall polish and refinement, and it can feel like an older car. You also give up some rear-seat space and cargo room.

With 29.2% of listings priced as good or great deals, you have a decent chance of finding a competitive offer.

Is the 2025 Cadillac CT5 reliable?

The 2025 Cadillac CT5 is presented as a good-value luxury sedan with a strong technology focus, and its expert evaluation emphasizes that it is enjoyable to drive and equipped with impressive tech. The expert notes also point to a car that feels fundamentally sound on the road, with a platform designed to deliver lively driving behavior.

Its performance write-up says the CT5 proves effortless to drive, gets up to speed easily, and has good bones underneath the bodywork. That suggests the core mechanical package is well sorted, even if the cabin and refinement trail some rivals.

Cadillac also includes a first scheduled maintenance visit at no charge, which helps reduce early ownership costs.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the car’s age-related polish and refinement may matter more as mileage climbs than its basic competence.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Cadillac CT5?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace a proper records review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the car has higher mileage, optional equipment, or a more complex powertrain. Focus on overall condition, since the CT5’s value proposition depends heavily on how well it has been maintained and equipped.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup no longer includes a Luxury trim level, and the Premium Luxury and Sport trims are the main mainstream choices. The Premium Luxury leans into comfort and value, while the Sport adds a more athletic look and feel. If you want the best balance of equipment and price, the Premium Luxury is the one to focus on first.
• Powertrain: The standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the optional twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 makes 335 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available with both engines.
• Safety package: Every CT5 includes a comprehensive driver-assistance suite with a surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections, and active blind-spot monitoring that can steer to discourage unsafe lane changes. Super Cruise is the standout hands-free driving system, but it requires an active subscription.
• Infotainment: The 33-inch panoramic display combines digital instrumentation and a wide infotainment touchscreen with Google Built-in. You also get wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Google Maps navigation, Google Assistant, SiriusXM 360L, Amazon Alexa compatibility, and a 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: The turbo-four returns 25-26 mpg combined, while the twin-turbo V6 returns 21-22 mpg combined.

Which 2025 Cadillac CT5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Cadillac CT5 is offered in 4 trim levels: Premium Luxury, Sport, CT5-V, and CT5-V Blackwing.

Here's the short version:

• Premium Luxury: This is the best-value mainstream trim if you want the CT5’s core strengths without moving into the higher-performance variants. It gives you the standard turbocharged four-cylinder, rear-wheel drive, and the CT5’s strong tech story, while leaving room to add options if you want more luxury.
• Sport: Choose this if you want the same basic mechanical setup as Premium Luxury but prefer a more aggressive appearance and a slightly more driver-focused personality.
• CT5-V: Step up here if you want more performance and a more serious enthusiast character than the mainstream trims provide.
• CT5-V Blackwing: This is the top performance choice for buyers who want the most capability and the most intense version of the CT5.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, but Super Cruise depends on subscription access.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Cadillac CT5?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you should shop carefully and compare listings.

• Deal availability: 29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 813 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.01% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 89.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $44,350, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Cadillac CT5's resale value?

The current average of $44,350 sits slightly below last year's $48,739.

That decline suggests the CT5 has become more affordable on the used market, which can help you buy in at a better price. For a future seller, that also means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on trim, condition, and equipment.

Because the market has softened, a well-kept CT5 with desirable features should be easier to position than a higher-mileage example with fewer options. If you buy smart now, you may have a better chance of limiting depreciation pain later.

Is the 2025 Cadillac CT5 safe?

The 2025 Cadillac CT5 earns five-star ratings in every individual evaluation from NHTSA, including rollover resistance.

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

Cadillac equips every CT5 with a comprehensive set of driver-assistance systems, including a surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections, and active blind-spot monitoring that can steer to discourage unsafe lane changes. Super Cruise is the headline feature, giving you hands-free driving on approved roads when subscription access is active.

That combination of standard safety tech and strong crash-test results is a major strength for used shoppers. The main caveat is that Super Cruise still depends on driver monitoring and subscription access.

Should I buy a 2025 Cadillac CT5 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Prices have softened 9.01% compared with last year.
• The 2025 adds a new 33-inch display, more safety tech, and stronger in-car technology.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $38,805, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $44,350 average.
• It is a multitalented luxury sedan that’s also a decent value.

The bottom line: Choose the 2025 if you want the updated tech, stronger safety equipment, and a better overall shopping environment. If your priority is saving money, the 2024 is the smarter path because it delivers the CT5 formula for less.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.