Used Cadillac CTS for Sale near Virginia

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 $11,807, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,419 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 marks from owners for its stylish design, smooth ride, and upscale feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the CTS for its luxurious interior, strong performance, and comfortable driving experience. Across the model years, the car also stands out for its sleek styling and well-rounded blend of comfort and technology.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are gas mileage, reliability concerns, and limited rear seat space in some versions.

29.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the CTS for its smooth ride, strong performance, and upscale interior. Expert feedback also highlights the model’s style, comfort, and advanced technology as recurring strengths.

• 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 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 56.9% 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 core CTS luxury-sedan experience and the base 2.0-liter turbo engine
• 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 the Luxury and Performance equipment and adds 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 2018.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you have more listings to compare and more chances to find the right price, color, and equipment. They also often become popular used picks because buyers can find a broader mix of trims and conditions.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

Most CTS model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want a used luxury sedan at a softer price. One model year is slightly up, while two others are essentially flat, so the pattern is mixed rather than uniform.

The 2014 and 2015 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2014, and 2019 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 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 −13.84% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −11.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 30.3% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 28.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,711. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a smooth, confident driving character that makes it feel like a true 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 engine, a higher-end feel, and a richer feature set in the comparison data. The BMW 3 Series counters with a lower starting MSRP, better fuel economy, and far more listings to shop. If you want the stronger luxury-sedan presence and performance, the CTS stands out; if you want more inventory and lower running costs, the 3 Series has the edge.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.