Used Cadillac CTS for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $11,581, and its lowest point over the past year was $11,581. 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 owner approval across the lineup, and the all-generations user rating is 4.58/5. Owners consistently praise its stylish design, strong performance, smooth ride, and luxurious interior, with technology also coming through as a recurring strength.

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

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

The main trade-offs center on gas mileage, reliability concerns, and limited rear seat space in some years.

29.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Cadillac CTS high marks for overall satisfaction, and the recurring praise centers on its luxurious feel, strong performance, and stylish design. Expert feedback also reinforces the CTS’s polished character, especially its comfort, technology, and driving experience.

• 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 weighing carefully because some reviews point to reliability concerns alongside the car’s many strengths.

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

Across all model years, at 58.1% 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:

• Standard: the entry point to the lineup, with the base 2.0-liter engine and the CTS’s core luxury-sedan character
• Luxury: adds leather seating, a Bose stereo, a navigation system, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels; a strong value choice if you want a richer feature set
• 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 top performance-focused trim, with the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 and the most aggressive hardware in the lineup

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 usually give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also often become the default starting point for used-car buyers who want a broader selection.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

The CTS shows broad price softening across the lineup, with several years posting double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favor if you’re shopping used, since it opens up more value on recent model years. The smallest changes appear in the older model years, which have moved down more gradually.

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

The 2016 CTS 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −14.25% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −10.75%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 31.9% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 32.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,525. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a strong blend of comfort and driving character.

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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.