Used Cadillac ATS for Sale nearHot Springs National Park, AR

How much does the Cadillac ATS cost in today's market?

Used Cadillac ATS prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Cadillac ATS's current nationwide average price is $11,443, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,377 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Cadillac ATS a good car?

Yes — the Cadillac ATS earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations user rating backs that up. The all-generations owner rating is 4.43/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its powerful performance, luxury feel, and impressive driving dynamics. They also highlight smooth acceleration, sharp handling, and well-appointed interiors with high-quality materials and advanced sound systems.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on limited rear seat space, a sometimes cramped cabin, and technology usability, with some expert notes also pointing to interior finish and premium-fuel considerations.

25.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac ATS models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Cadillac ATS for its strong performance, luxury feel, and engaging driving dynamics. Expert notes also reinforce its polished road manners, sharp chassis, and well-executed premium character.

• Owners rate the Cadillac ATS between 4.2 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped most by cabin comfort and technology usability, so a careful test drive and feature check are smart before you commit.

What should I look for when buying a used Cadillac ATS?

Across all model years, at 50.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Cadillac’s standard active and passive safety features, including airbags, disc brakes, traction control, and antilock braking
• Infotainment: Apple’s CarPlay and Cadillac’s CUE system
• Fuel efficiency: 21 mpg city/ 33 highway, according to the EPA; 21/30 for an automatic rear-wheel-drive version, 20/28 with all wheel drive; 20/30, according to the EPA

Which Cadillac ATS trim should I buy?

The 2016 Cadillac ATS offers these trims:

• ATS: The base 2.5-liter four-cylinder setup comes in Standard or Luxury trims with rear-wheel drive, making it the entry point for shoppers who want the ATS’s core design and driving character.
• 2-liter turbo: This midrange setup adds the 2-liter turbocharged four, with rear- or front-wheel drive and Standard, Luxury, Performance, and Premium trims available; it stands out as the best-value choice for extra power and broader trim choice.
• 3.6-liter V6: This upper setup brings the 3.6-liter V6 with rear- or all-wheel drive and Luxury, Performance, and Premium packages, plus the stronger engine and more upscale equipment.
• ATS-V: The high-performance ATS-V is the standout performance model in the lineup.

What Cadillac ATS do most buyers choose?

The Cadillac ATS years with the most listings are 2014, 2015, and 2017.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also usually make it easier to shop confidently when you want a broader selection of used examples.

What is the Cadillac ATS's resale value?

Most Cadillac ATS model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want a used luxury sedan at a softer price point. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer examples, while the rest of the lineup shows smaller declines. That gives you a range of choices depending on whether you want the freshest model year or the most stable pricing.

The 2015, 2017, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Cadillac ATS safe?

• 2016: 8/10
• 2015: 5/10

The Cadillac ATS comes standard with active and passive safety features, including airbags, disc brakes, traction control, and antilock braking.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Cadillac ATS now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −2.84% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −4.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 27.9% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 27.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,408. The Cadillac ATS offers sharp styling, engaging handling, and a premium driving feel that make it appealing across the lineup.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

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