Used Cadillac CT5 for Sale nearAmes, IA

How much does the Cadillac CT5 cost in today's market?

Used Cadillac CT5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Cadillac CT5's current nationwide average price is $36,995, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $35,066 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Cadillac CT5 a good car?

Yes — the Cadillac CT5 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its appeal centers on stylish design, enjoyable driving character, and useful technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the CT5 for its performance, handling, comfort, and smooth ride, along with its attractive styling and advanced tech features. Expert reviews also point to the CT5’s engaging road manners and strong value, especially when you choose richer trims and better powertrains.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in cabin polish, rear-seat space, and cargo room, and some versions also bring a noisy or underpowered base engine. Even so, the CT5 remains a compelling used luxury sedan if you want a distinctive look, strong driving appeal, and a lot of equipment for the money.

33.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CT5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Cadillac CT5 for its smooth ride, strong performance, and attractive design, and expert reviews echo that the car’s driving character and technology are major strengths. Across the model years, it comes across as a well-liked luxury sedan with broad appeal for shoppers who value style and comfort.

• Owners rate the Cadillac CT5 between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, but earlier model years deserve extra attention to history and condition.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Cadillac equips every CT5 with a comprehensive set of driving assistance systems, including a surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections, and Super Cruise.
• Infotainment: The big story for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 is its new 33-inch panoramic display, which houses three screens and includes Google Built-in technology, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA says the turbo-four gets 25-26 mpg combined, while the twin-turbo six returns 21-22 mpg combined.

Which Cadillac CT5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Cadillac CT5 offers these trims:

• Premium Luxury: This trim brings the standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, and it suits you if you want the CT5’s core luxury-sedan formula at the most accessible entry point.
• Sport: This trim pairs the standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive with a sportier presentation, and it suits you if you want the CT5’s driving character with a more aggressive look.
• CT5-V: This trim adds the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 and a more performance-focused setup, and it suits you if you want stronger acceleration and a more athletic feel.
• CT5-V Blackwing: This top performance trim adds the most serious hardware in the lineup and sits at the top of the range for buyers who want the CT5’s fullest performance expression.

What Cadillac CT5 do most buyers choose?

The Cadillac CT5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume model years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward because inventory is deeper and pricing is easier to benchmark.

What is the Cadillac CT5's resale value?

Most CT5 model years are moving lower year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. One year is edging up slightly, but the broader pattern still favors shoppers looking for recent-model value. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while some older examples are changing more gradually.

The 2022 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2022, 2023, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Cadillac CT5 safe?

• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2020: 8/10

Cadillac equips every CT5 with a comprehensive set of driving assistance systems, including a surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections, and Super Cruise.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 and 2025 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Cadillac CT5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −7.18% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,129. The Cadillac CT5 offers a stylish, driver-focused luxury-sedan character that makes it appealing even as a used buy.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest CT5 pairs a standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the available twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 produces 335 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest CT5 brings a 33-inch panoramic display, Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest CT5 adds a surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections, and Super Cruise.
• Starting price: The CT5 lineup ranges from $48,990 to $96,990.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Cadillac CT5 compare to the 2024 Genesis G70?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Cadillac CT5:

• Pros: Stylish design, Multiple powertrain options, Fun to drive.
• Cons: Not much cargo space, Advanced safety features are not standard, Mediocre interior design.

2024 Genesis G70:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Great handling, Impressive standard safety features.
• Cons: Small trunk, Limited interior storage, No wireless smartphone mirroring.

Our experts score the 2024 Cadillac CT5 8/10 and the 2024 Genesis G70 8.7/10. The CT5 leans into style and driving enjoyment, while the G70 edges ahead on handling and standard safety content. Both offer multiple powertrain options, but the CT5’s cargo space and interior design are weaker points compared with the Genesis.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.