Used Cadillac CTS for Sale near South 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 $11,349, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,349 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 owner approval across its model years.

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

Owners consistently praise the CTS for its luxurious features, strong performance, stylish design, smooth ride, and handling. Across the model years, the cabin quality and technology also stand out as recurring strengths.

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 versions.

27.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Cadillac CTS as a stylish, comfortable luxury sedan with strong performance and a polished driving experience. Expert feedback also highlights its refined character, advanced technology, and upscale interior.

• 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, especially by reviewing service history and confirming the car has been maintained well.

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

Across all model years, at 57.6% 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, safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels; a strong value choice if you want a richer daily-driver setup
• 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 more aggressive 8-speed automatic gearing

What Cadillac CTS do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often attract shoppers looking for the broadest mix of value and availability.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The newer model years have seen the sharpest drops, while the older years have changed by smaller amounts. That pattern gives you more room to find value in the market.

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 Cadillac 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 −13.45% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −9.42%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 29.5% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 29.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,536. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish cabin, strong road presence, and a polished luxury feel that still makes it appealing as a used buy.

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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.