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 $12,061, and its year-round low is $11,881.75. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band across the years shown here, with the lowest prices appearing in the older model years. 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 lineup.

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, and luxurious interior. Performance is another recurring strength, with many drivers highlighting the car’s strong engines and enjoyable driving feel. Technology and comfort also come up often as reasons shoppers like the CTS.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback center on infotainment bugs, a busy transmission in some driving situations, and the way some trims package desirable features higher up the lineup.

23.7% 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 for the newer tested years also points to a refined, well-rounded character with advanced technology and a confident ride.

• 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 owner feedback points to reliability concerns alongside the car’s strengths.

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

Across all model years, at 57.3% 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 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, navigation, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels, making it a strong value for shoppers who want a more upscale daily driver.
• Performance: adds magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist for buyers who want more capability and convenience.
• Premium: adds a fully digital, fully customizable instrument panel, adaptive cruise control, a 20-way power driver’s seat, and carbon-fiber inserts, making it the most fully equipped choice.

What Cadillac CTS do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can help you find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often become the most popular used picks because there are simply more examples on the market.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

Most of the model years shown here are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. The sharpest drops are in the newer years, while the older years are changing more slowly. That pattern gives you several opportunities to buy into the CTS at a lower price than a year ago.

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

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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −10.55% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −7.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 26% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 21.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,252. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish, luxurious cabin with a smooth ride and strong driving character.

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: the base MSRP starts at $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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.