Used Cadillac CT5 for Sale nearDes Moines, 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 $37,336, and its lowest point over the past year was $35,118. 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 is a strong used-car pick if you want style, driving enjoyment, and value in a midsize luxury sedan. The all-generations owner rating is 4.64/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CT5 for its performance, handling, comfort, and attractive design. Technology is another recurring strength, and many shoppers also appreciate the car’s overall value in its class.

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

The main trade-offs are a cabin that can feel less polished than rivals, tight rear-seat space, and limited cargo room.

34.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CT5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the CT5 for its smooth ride, strong performance, and appealing design. Expert feedback also points to a car that feels rewarding to drive and well equipped with useful technology.

• Owners rate the Cadillac CT5 between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.8% — 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: Super Cruise, 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.
• Infotainment: a new 33-inch panoramic display with Google Built-in, 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: A well-rounded choice with the standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, and the new 33-inch display; this is the best-value trim if you want the CT5’s core luxury and tech mix.
• Sport: Adds a more performance-focused setup while keeping the same core powertrain choices, making it a good fit if you want a sharper look and feel.
• CT5-V: Brings the more powerful twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 and a stronger performance focus for buyers who want more punch.
• CT5-V Blackwing: The top performance model, aimed at shoppers who want the most serious hardware and the most aggressive CT5 character.

What Cadillac CT5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the right trim and equipment combination.

What is the Cadillac CT5's resale value?

The CT5’s used prices are moving lower across every year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping for value. The biggest drops are in the newer model years, while the older years are changing more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find a late-model CT5 at a more approachable price.

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, active blind-spot monitoring, and Super Cruise hands-free driving.

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 −8.98% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.47%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,413. The Cadillac CT5 offers a distinctive design, a rewarding driving character, and a strong value proposition for a used luxury sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The turbo-four gets 25-26 mpg combined, while the twin-turbo six returns 21-22 mpg combined.
• Tech: The new 33-inch panoramic display houses three screens, and Google Built-in adds Google Assistant natural voice recognition, Google Maps navigation, and access to apps via Google Play.
• Safety: The latest model adds a surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections, active blind-spot monitoring that can steer to discourage unsafe lane changes, and Super Cruise hands-free driving.
• Starting price: The refreshed 2025 CT5 lineup ranges from $48,990 to $96,990, not including the destination charge of $1,395.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.