Used Cadillac CTS for Sale nearCleveland, OH

How much does the Cadillac CTS cost in today's market?

Used Cadillac CTS prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Cadillac CTS's current nationwide average price is $11,529, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,379 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Cadillac CTS a good car?

Yes — the Cadillac CTS is a strong choice if you want a luxury sedan with style, comfort, and engaging performance. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its sleek design, smooth ride, luxurious interior, and strong performance. The CTS also earns consistent appreciation for its technology and upscale feel, which helps it stand out as a value-oriented luxury sedan.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, reliability concerns in some years, and rear-seat or trunk space that can feel limited depending on the model.

30.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Cadillac CTS for its stylish design, comfortable ride, and upscale interior. Across the model years in the data, it also earns strong marks for performance and technology, which helps reinforce its appeal as a well-rounded luxury sedan.

• Owners rate the Cadillac CTS between 4.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth checking carefully because some reviews point to reliability concerns in certain years, so a thorough history and inspection can help you shop with more confidence.

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

Across all model years, at 57.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: driver-awareness package with blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alerts, and rain-sensing wipers
• Infotainment: CUE infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay

Which Cadillac CTS trim should I buy?

The 2016 Cadillac CTS offers these trims:

• Standard: the entry point for the lineup, with the base 2.0-liter turbo engine and the CTS’s core luxury-sedan character.
• Luxury: adds leather seating, a Bose stereo, navigation, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• Performance: adds magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist for a more feature-rich setup.
• Premium: builds on Luxury and Performance with a fully digital, fully customizable instrument panel, adaptive cruise control, a 20-way power driver’s seat, and carbon-fiber inserts.
• Vsport: the top-performance model, powered by the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 and paired with the more aggressive 8-speed automatic tuning.

What Cadillac CTS do most buyers choose?

The Cadillac CTS years with the most listings are 2015, 2014, and 2018.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also often become the easiest years to shop quickly when you want a broad selection.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

Most 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 shown here, while the older years are much closer to flat.

The 2014 and 2015 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2014, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Cadillac CTS safe?

• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10

The CTS has a standard driver-awareness package with blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alerts, and rain-sensing wipers.

For the safest used buy, the 2015 and 2016 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Cadillac CTS now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −14.44% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −12.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 29.6% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 27%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,611. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a smooth, confident driving character that makes it easy to enjoy every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2015 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2016 Cadillac CTS compare to the 2016 BMW 3 Series?

Our experts score the 2016 Cadillac CTS 8.3/10 and the 2016 BMW 3 Series 7.5/10. The CTS brings a more powerful base engine, a higher average used price, and a lower share of good-and-great deals than the BMW. The 3 Series counters with a lower starting MSRP, better fuel economy, and far more listings to shop from. If you want the stronger luxury-sedan presence and performance, the CTS stands out; if you want more inventory and efficiency, the BMW is the easier value play.

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