Used Cadillac CTS for Sale nearHoffman Estates, IL

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 $11,596, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,318 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 user rating backs that up. The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CTS for its stylish design, smooth ride, and luxurious interior. Performance is another recurring strength, with drivers often highlighting the car’s strong engines and enjoyable handling. Technology and comfort also come up often as reasons shoppers like the CTS.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are the CTS’s technology bugs in the 2016 model, the busy transmission behavior in city driving, and the premium pricing that comes with higher-spec versions.

29.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Cadillac CTS’s polished driving experience, upscale cabin, and strong performance as core strengths. Across the model years, reviews also highlight its stylish design and comfortable ride as part of its appeal.

• 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 worth checking carefully because owner feedback includes some recurring concerns around reliability and repair-sensitive features.

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

Across all model years, at 57.3% 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 system with Apple CarPlay

Which Cadillac CTS trim should I buy?

The 2016 Cadillac CTS offers these trims:

• Standard: the entry point to the lineup, with the 2.0-liter turbocharged 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; a strong value choice if you want a more upscale daily driver
• Performance: adds magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist
• 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 performance-focused model with the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 and the most aggressive setup in the lineup

What Cadillac CTS do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer more inventory to compare and often sit in the part of the lineup where value and availability overlap well. That makes them especially appealing if you want more choices without moving too far up the price ladder.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

The CTS shows steady year-over-year price declines across every model year in the table, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The newest years are dropping the fastest, while the older years are changing more slowly. That pattern gives you a wider spread of value opportunities depending on how recent you want to go.

The 2014, 2015, 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

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 −6.98% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −6.01%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 31.9% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 28.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,554. The Cadillac CTS offers a refined cabin, stylish design, and a strong blend of comfort and performance. 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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.