Used Cadillac CTS for Sale near North Carolina

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 $11,641, and its year-round low is $11,680.19. That gives you a sense of where the model sits right now across the years in this data. 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 full model range, and 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, strong performance, and luxurious interior. Across the years in the data, the recurring appeal is a blend of comfort, driving enjoyment, and upscale cabin feel.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert-tested recent years center on infotainment bugs, gas mileage, and some usability concerns around wheel size and rear-seat space.

25.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the CTS’s upscale cabin, smooth driving feel, and strong performance as core strengths. The model also earns high owner satisfaction across every year in the data, which supports its reputation as a well-liked luxury sedan.

• 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 choosing a well-maintained example.

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

Across all model years, at 57.5% 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 support

Which Cadillac CTS trim should I buy?

The 2016 Cadillac CTS offers these trims:

• Standard: the entry point to the lineup, with the CTS’s core luxury-sedan character and the base 2.0-liter turbocharged engine
• Luxury: adds leather seating, a Bose stereo, a navigation system, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels; this is the best-value trim for shoppers who want a richer feature set
• Performance: adds magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist
• Premium: adds 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 gear ratios

What Cadillac CTS do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often become the most practical starting point when you want a broad selection of used listings.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

The CTS shows broad price softening across the years in this table, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Several model years have seen double-digit drops, while the smaller declines suggest some years are moving down more slowly than others. The 2014, 2016, and 2015 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 2016 model includes 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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −12.78% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −9.43%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 24.8% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 24.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,288. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a smooth ride and strong performance, which makes it appealing if you want luxury character without chasing the newest model year.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model offers a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder with 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, a 3.6-liter V6 with 335 horsepower and 285 lb-ft, and a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 with 420 hp and 430 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest model adds CUE infotainment, Apple CarPlay, and a customizable, multicolored head-up display.
• Safety: The latest model adds a standard driver-awareness package with blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alerts, and rain-sensing wipers.
• Starting price: $46,555

If you're buying used today, the 2015 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2020 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.