Used Cadillac ATS for Sale nearWinston Salem, NC

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 $11,554, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $11,362.

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 full model range.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.43/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the ATS for its powerful performance, sharp handling, luxury feel, and well-appointed interiors. Reviewers also call out the smooth acceleration, premium materials, and strong sound systems as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs center on tight rear-seat space, a cramped cabin, and infotainment usability that can take some getting used to.

30.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac ATS models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the ATS for its strong driving dynamics, premium feel, and polished road manners. The model also earns repeat praise for its smooth ride, sharp handling, and upscale cabin presentation.

• 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 more by condition, maintenance history, and interior wear than by the model’s core driving character.

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

Across all model years, at 54.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: Apple’s CarPlay and Cadillac’s CUE system
• Fuel efficiency: 21 mpg city/ 33 highway, 21/30 for an automatic rear-wheel-drive version, 20/28 with all-wheel drive, 20/30

Which Cadillac ATS trim should I buy?

The 2016 Cadillac ATS offers these trims:

• ATS: The entry setup uses the 2.5-liter four-cylinder and suits you if you want the most accessible way into the ATS lineup.
• Luxury: This trim adds a more upscale equipment mix and is available with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo four, or 3.6-liter V6, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Performance: This trim brings a stronger feature set and is a good fit if you want a more athletic, better-equipped ATS.
• Premium: This trim adds Magnetic Ride Control and the most upscale presentation in the lineup, making it the top choice if you want the most polished ATS experience.
• ATS-V: This high-performance model stands apart as the most extreme ATS variant named in the expert notes.

What Cadillac ATS do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and condition combination. They also often become the default starting point for used-car searches because there are simply more examples on the market.

What is the Cadillac ATS's resale value?

Most ATS model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to stretch your budget. The steepest drops are concentrated in the 2017 and 2016 models, while the remaining years show smaller declines. That pattern points to a market where recent used examples have become more approachable without a broad rebound in prices.

The 2015, 2018, and 2014 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 2016 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 −7.86% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −7.29%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 32.2% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 31.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $10,716. The Cadillac ATS offers sharp handling, a premium cabin feel, and a polished driving character that make it especially appealing as a used luxury sedan.

If you're buying used today, the 2015 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.