Used Cadillac CTS for Sale nearSan Francisco, 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 $11,749, and its lowest point over the past year was $11,305. 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 praise across the lineup for its stylish design, smooth ride, and luxurious feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently highlight the CTS's comfortable cabin, strong performance, and upscale interior presentation. Expert feedback also points to a refined driving experience, advanced technology, and a confident, sporty character.

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 buggy infotainment behavior, limited rear-seat space in some versions, and reliability concerns that surface in owner comments.

26.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Cadillac CTS for its strong performance, smooth ride, and upscale design. Expert feedback also reinforces its refined driving character and high-end feel.

• Owners rate the Cadillac CTS between 4.5 and 5 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 points to reliability concerns in some years, so a thorough history and pre-purchase inspection matter.

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

Across all model years, at 58% 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 more comfort and convenience
• 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 model with the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 and the most aggressive 8-speed automatic tuning

What Cadillac CTS do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, conditions, and deal quality. They also tend to be the years buyers return to most often because inventory is deeper and easier to shop.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The sharpest drops are in the newer years, while the older years show much smaller changes.

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 −10.87% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −10.39%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 29.3% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 25.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,341. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a smooth, confident driving character that makes it appealing as a used luxury sedan.

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

How does the 2016 Cadillac CTS compare to the 2016 BMW 3 Series?

Our experts score the 2016 Cadillac CTS 8.3/10 and the 2016 BMW 3 Series 7.5/10. The CTS brings a more powerful base engine, a higher average used price, and a more upscale, feature-rich feel. The BMW 3 Series counters with a lower starting MSRP, better fuel economy, and far more listings to shop from. If you want the stronger luxury-sedan presence and more standard equipment, the CTS stands out; if you want broader inventory and efficiency, the 3 Series is the easier one to browse.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.