Used Cadillac CT5 for Sale nearNew Bern, NC

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 $37,147, and over the past year that average reached a low of $35,102. 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 style, driving enjoyment, and technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CT5 for its performance, handling, comfort, and attractive design, and they also highlight the smooth ride and advanced tech features. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal with a focus on the CT5's distinctive styling, enjoyable driving character, and strong value proposition.

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

The main trade-offs are limited cargo space, a cabin that can feel less polished than rivals, and safety features that are more fully developed on some recent versions than others.

31.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CT5 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the CT5 for its strong performance, comfortable ride, and appealing design. The model also earns repeat credit for its technology and overall value, which helps it stand out for used buyers.

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

For long-term ownership, you should expect the best experience from well-maintained examples with a clean history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.6% — 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, 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: 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: Best-value trim for shoppers who want the CT5's upscale cabin, the new 33-inch display, and a broad mix of comfort and tech features.
• Sport: Adds a more performance-focused setup and suits you if you want a sharper-feeling CT5 with a sportier character.
• CT5-V: Brings the V-Series performance step-up for buyers who want more serious driving capability.
• CT5-V Blackwing: The top performance choice, aimed at shoppers who want the most capable and most expensive CT5 in the lineup.

What Cadillac CT5 do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more listings to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and equipment. They also usually give you a clearer read on pricing and deal quality.

What is the Cadillac CT5's resale value?

Most CT5 model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older entries show smaller changes. That makes the lineup especially attractive if you want a late-model luxury sedan at a lower used price.

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 active blind-spot monitoring that can steer to discourage unsafe lane changes.

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 −8.06% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.99%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,187. The Cadillac CT5 offers distinctive styling, a rewarding driving character, and a cabin that feels comfortable to sit in.

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 offers Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a 15-speaker AKG premium audio system.
• 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 active blind-spot monitoring that can steer to discourage unsafe lane changes.
• 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 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 brings a more distinctive style and a fun driving character, while the G70 edges ahead on overall expert score 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 October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.