Used Cadillac CT5 for Sale nearGalveston, TX

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 $37,788, and its year-round low is $35,187.12. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now across the years in the data.

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 model years in the data, and it combines style, performance, and technology in a way that resonates with used shoppers. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CT5 for its smooth ride, impressive performance, and attractive design. They also highlight the car’s powerful engine options and advanced technology features, with the sporty CT5-V versions drawing especially positive feedback.

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

The main trade-offs show up in refinement, rear-seat space, and cargo room, and recent expert reviews also point to a cabin that can feel less polished than rivals. Even so, the CT5’s mix of driving enjoyment, tech, and value makes it a compelling used luxury sedan.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CT5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the CT5 highly, and their feedback repeatedly centers on the car’s smooth ride, strong performance, and appealing design. Expert reviews also reinforce the CT5’s broad appeal by highlighting its comfort, technology, and driving character.

• Owners rate the Cadillac CT5 between 4.4 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging overall, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Super Cruise hands-free driving system, surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, and automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections.
• Infotainment: 33-inch panoramic display with Google Built-in, Google Assistant natural voice recognition, Google Maps navigation, 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: Best-value trim for shoppers who want the CT5’s standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, and the model’s appealing mix of comfort and driving enjoyment.
• Sport: Adds the same core powertrain with a sportier presentation and is a good fit if you want a more expressive look while keeping the CT5’s everyday usability.
• CT5-V: Brings the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, 335 hp, and 405 lb-ft of torque for a stronger performance focus.
• CT5-V Blackwing: Sits at the top of the lineup for buyers who want the most performance-oriented CT5 experience.

What Cadillac CT5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first, which helps explain why they stay popular on the used market.

What is the Cadillac CT5's resale value?

Most CT5 model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older years are changing more gradually. That creates a favorable setup for buyers who want a newer CT5 at a lower price than it carried a year ago.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2022, 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 hands-free driving capability.

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 −8.63% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.95%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,944. The Cadillac CT5 offers a distinctive design, a comfortable cabin, and rewarding driving manners that help it stand out in the luxury sedan class.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Cadillac equips the CT5 Premium Luxury and CT5 Sport with a standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive (RWD), while the optional twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 produces 335 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The big story for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 is its new 33-inch panoramic display, which houses three screens, and it also features Google Built-in technology, Google Assistant natural voice recognition, Google Maps navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: 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.
• Starting price: The refreshed 2025 CT5 lineup continues in Premium Luxury, Sport, CT5-V, and CT5-V Blackwing variants, ranging in price 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.