Used Cadillac CTS for Sale nearGatesville, NC

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 $11,904, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,422 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its stylish design, smooth ride, and strong performance, along with the upscale feel of the cabin and technology. Expert impressions echo that appeal with a focus on the CTS's refined driving character, premium interior, and modern feature set.

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 tight depending on the model. 29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the CTS's upscale interior, smooth ride, and strong performance as standout strengths. The model also earns praise for its stylish design and well-rounded luxury-sedan character.

• Owners rate the Cadillac CTS between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully and focusing on well-maintained examples.

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

Across all model years, at 58.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

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

Which Cadillac CTS trim should I buy?

The 2016 Cadillac CTS offers these trims:

• CTS: The base 2.0-liter model is the entry point, and it suits you if you want the CTS experience at the lowest starting price.
• Luxury: Adds leather seating, a Bose stereo, a navigation system, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels.
• Performance: Adds magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist; this is the best-value trim if you want a richer feature set without going all the way up the range.
• 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-end performance model brings the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 and the most powerful setup in the lineup.

What Cadillac CTS do most buyers choose?

The Cadillac CTS years with the most listings are 2015, 2014, and 2016.

The highest-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you usually get more listings to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also often become popular used picks because they sit in a sweet spot between price, availability, and feature content.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

The CTS shows broad year-over-year price declines across the model years in the table, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older years move down more slowly. That pattern suggests you may find stronger value in recent model years while still seeing relatively stable pricing at the lower end of the range.

The 2014, 2015, and 2018 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

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 −6.19% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −10.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 28.6% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 27.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,484. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a refined luxury-sedan feel that makes it easy to live with every day.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.