Used Cadillac CT5 for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $36,891, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $35,082 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 is a strong used luxury-sedan choice if you want style, driving enjoyment, and useful tech.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CT5 for its stylish design, impressive performance, smooth ride, and advanced technology. Across the model range, it also earns credit for comfort and a strong value proposition in its class.

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

The trade-offs that come up most often are limited cargo space, a cabin that can feel less polished than rivals, and rear-seat room that can feel tight in some versions.

33.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CT5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the CT5 as a comfortable, enjoyable sedan with strong performance and appealing styling. Expert feedback also points to a car that delivers rewarding driving dynamics and useful technology.

• 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 if you focus on well-kept examples with clean history and solid maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.5% — 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 33-inch panoramic display with Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Google Assistant natural voice recognition, Google Maps navigation, and access to apps via Google Play.
• 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 with a broad mix of comfort and tech.
• Sport: This trim adds the same standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, with a sportier setup for shoppers who want a more driver-focused feel.
• CT5-V: This trim steps up to the performance-oriented V-Series character and suits you if you want more serious capability and a stronger enthusiast bent.
• CT5-V Blackwing: This is the top performance trim, aimed at buyers who want the most powerful and most focused CT5 experience.

What Cadillac CT5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to draw the most attention from used buyers because the selection is broad and the pricing is easier to benchmark.

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 want a used luxury sedan with softer pricing. One model year is essentially flat to slightly higher, while the rest show declines of varying size, including some sharp drops that create stronger value opportunities for shoppers.

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 −8.26% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,052. The Cadillac CT5 offers a distinctive design and a rewarding driving character that make it feel more special than many mainstream luxury sedans.

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 2025 CT5 brings a new 33-inch panoramic display, Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest CT5 adds Super Cruise, a surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, and automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections.
• Starting price: The refreshed 2025 CT5 lineup ranges from $48,990 to $96,990 before destination.

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 a fun driving character, while the G70 edges ahead on handling and standard safety content. If you care most about a distinctive look and multiple powertrain choices, the Cadillac makes a strong case; if you want the higher-scoring pick with stronger standard safety features, the Genesis stands out.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.