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 $11,919, and its year-round low is $11,887.68. That gives you a sense of the model's current pricing floor and where the market has been trading across the 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 a strong all-generations owner rating, and the feedback consistently points to style, comfort, and driving enjoyment.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the CTS for its sleek design, smooth ride, and luxurious interior, and they also highlight its strong performance and enjoyable handling. Across the model years, the car is often described as a good value in the luxury sedan segment, with technology and cabin quality standing out as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs show up in gas mileage, reliability concerns, and rear-seat or trunk space comments in some years, so you should weigh those against the car's style and driving character.

27.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners consistently give the CTS high marks, and the reviews point to a car that delivers a polished driving experience with strong comfort and style. Expert feedback also reinforces the CTS's well-rounded character, especially in the newer reviewed years.

• 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 57.8% 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: Cadillac User Experience touchscreen with Apple CarPlay support

Which Cadillac CTS trim should I buy?

The 2016 Cadillac CTS offers...

• Standard: the entry setup centers on the 2.0-liter turbo engine and gives you the CTS's core luxury-sedan character at the lowest price point.
• Luxury: this is the best-value trim if you want a richer daily-driver setup, adding leather seating, a Bose stereo, navigation, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels.
• Performance: this trim adds magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist for a more feature-rich experience.
• Premium: this trim 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.

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 draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right combination of price, condition, and equipment. They also often become the default starting point for used-car searches because there are simply more examples on the market.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the CTS lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Several years have seen sizable drops, while a few have moved down more slowly, giving you a range of entry points depending on how much value you want to balance against age and equipment.

The 2014, 2016, and 2017 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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −8.76% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −8.52%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 30.6% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 28.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,182. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a strong luxury-sedan presence that makes it appealing across the lineup.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model's 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder makes 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the 3.6-liter V6 makes 335 horsepower and 285 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest model adds Cadillac User Experience, Apple CarPlay, and a customizable 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 August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.