Used Cadillac CT5 for Sale nearSan Diego, 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 $36,959, and its lowest point over the past year was $35,091. 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 good used-car choice if you want a stylish luxury sedan with strong driving appeal and a clear personality. 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 its smooth ride and advanced technology. The CT5’s value-oriented positioning comes through in the way it blends luxury features with everyday usability.

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

The main trade-offs center on refinement, rear-seat space, and cargo room, while some versions also bring a noisier base engine and a cabin that feels less polished than the exterior. Even so, the CT5 remains a compelling used buy if you want a sedan with character, strong road manners, and plenty of equipment for the money.

31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CT5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Cadillac CT5 as a comfortable, enjoyable sedan with strong performance and appealing styling. Expert reviews also point to a well-rounded driving character and useful technology, which helps reinforce its reputation as a satisfying daily driver.

• 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 a careful history check before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.6% — 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:

• 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 is the best-value trim if you want the CT5’s core luxury feel, the new 33-inch display, and a strong mix of comfort and tech.
• Sport: This trim adds a sportier look and feel while keeping the CT5’s engaging driving character front and center.
• CT5-V: This version brings the performance-focused V-Series character for buyers who want more excitement.
• CT5-V Blackwing: This is the top performance choice, aimed at shoppers who want the most serious CT5 hardware and capability.

What Cadillac CT5 do most buyers choose?

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

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

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. One year is essentially flat, while the rest show declines ranging from modest to steep, so recent-model buyers may find better value than they would have a year ago.

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 −8.16% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.5% 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 $38,172. The Cadillac CT5 offers a stylish, distinctive cabin and a rewarding driving character that make it feel more special than many mainstream luxury sedans.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 makes 335 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The 33-inch panoramic display houses three screens, and Google Built-in brings Google Assistant natural voice recognition, Google Maps navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds 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: $48,990

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 stands out for style and a more distinctive personality, while the G70 brings stronger handling and a richer standard safety package. If you want the more expressive sedan, the Cadillac makes a strong case; if you want the sharper overall package, the Genesis has the edge.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.