New Cadillac CT5 for Sale nearSacramento, CA

How much does the Cadillac CT5 cost in today's market?

Used Cadillac CT5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Cadillac CT5's current nationwide average price is $37,613, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $35,161 over the past year. These figures reflect this model only. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Cadillac CT5 a good car?

Yes — the Cadillac CT5 is a strong used-car pick if you want a stylish luxury sedan with engaging driving manners and a solid technology story.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CT5 for its performance, handling, comfort, and attractive design. The technology also comes through as a recurring strength, especially in newer versions, and many owners describe the car as a strong value in its class.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs are a cabin that can feel less polished than some rivals, rear-seat space that stays tight, and a trunk that is on the small side.

30.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CT5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the CT5 as enjoyable to drive, comfortable, and appealing in design, with strong performance and technology showing up again and again in reviews. Expert notes also reinforce the CT5’s broad appeal through its driving character and feature content.

• Owners rate the Cadillac CT5 between 4.4 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, history, and maintenance before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Cadillac CT5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Super Cruise, surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections, and active blind-spot monitoring that can steer to discourage unsafe lane changes.
• Infotainment: 33-inch panoramic display with Google Built-in, Google Assistant natural voice recognition, Google Maps navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA says the turbo-four gets 25-26 mpg combined, while the twin-turbo six returns 21-22 mpg combined.

Which Cadillac CT5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Cadillac CT5 offers these trims:

• Premium Luxury: Best-value trim for shoppers who want the standard turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, and the CT5’s core luxury-and-tech mix.
• Sport: Adds a sportier character while keeping the same core powertrain setup, making it a good fit if you want a more athletic look and feel.
• CT5-V: Brings the performance-focused V-Series character for buyers who want a stronger emphasis on driving excitement.
• CT5-V Blackwing: The top performance choice for shoppers who want the most serious CT5 capability and the most exclusive trim in the lineup.

What Cadillac CT5 do most buyers choose?

The Cadillac CT5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and equipment. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first because inventory is deeper and easier to find.

What is the Cadillac CT5's resale value?

Most CT5 model years 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 concentrated in the newer years, while the older examples are changing more slowly. That pattern gives you more room to find a strong deal without giving up the CT5’s core appeal.

The 2022, 2023, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Cadillac CT5 safe?

• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2020: 8/10

Cadillac equips every CT5 with a comprehensive set of driving assistance systems, including a surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections, active blind-spot monitoring that can steer to discourage unsafe lane changes, and Super Cruise hands-free driving capability on approved roads.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 and 2025 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Cadillac CT5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.93% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,601. The Cadillac CT5 offers sharp styling, a rewarding driving feel, and a strong technology story that make it easy to live with as a used luxury sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The turbo-four gets 25-26 mpg combined, while the twin-turbo six returns 21-22 mpg combined.
• Tech: The new 33-inch panoramic display houses three screens, and Google Built-in brings Google Assistant natural voice recognition, Google Maps navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds a comprehensive set of driving assistance systems, including a surround-view camera system, semi-automated parking assist, automatic collision-avoidance braking for intersections, active blind-spot monitoring that can steer to discourage unsafe lane changes, and Super Cruise hands-free driving capability.
• Starting price: The refreshed 2025 CT5 lineup ranges from $48,990 to $96,990, not including the destination charge of $1,395.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.