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 $38,018, and its year-round low is $35,169.56. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band across the years shown here, with newer examples commanding the highest averages and older ones sitting lower. 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 style, performance, and useful tech in a luxury sedan. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CT5 for its smooth ride, impressive performance, and attractive design. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its strong engine options and advanced technology, especially in the sportier versions. Expert notes echo that appeal by emphasizing the car’s engaging driving character, comfortable seating, and standout tech.

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

The main trade-offs that show up again and again are a less polished cabin, tight rear-seat space, and limited cargo room. Some recent expert reviews also point to a noisy base engine and a ride that can feel softer than you might expect from a sport sedan.

32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CT5 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the CT5 as a stylish, enjoyable sedan with strong performance and appealing technology. Across the model years in the data, owner ratings stay high, and the recurring praise centers on smooth driving manners, comfort, and a premium-feeling feature set.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging overall, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.3% — 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: 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.
• Infotainment: The big story for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 is its new 33-inch panoramic display, which houses three screens and includes Google Built-in technology, 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...

• Premium Luxury: This trim pairs the standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic, making it the best-value starting point if you want the CT5’s core driving feel and equipment.
• Sport: This version adds the same standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and 10-speed automatic, while leaning into the CT5’s more athletic character.
• CT5-V: This trim brings the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, which produces 335 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque, for buyers who want the stronger performance step-up.
• CT5-V Blackwing: This is the top performance choice in the lineup, aimed at shoppers who want the most powerful and most focused CT5 variant.

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 choices in trims, colors, and mileage, which makes it easier to compare prices and find the right fit. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you can usually gauge value more quickly.

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 biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a couple of older years are nearly flat or slightly higher. That mix suggests you can find meaningful savings in recent-model CT5s without giving up the newer tech and features.

The 2022 and 2023 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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.

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 −6.2% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,811. The Cadillac CT5 offers a distinctive design, comfortable seating, and rewarding driving manners that make it easy to live with as a used luxury sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The CT5’s standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 produces 335 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest CT5 brings a 33-inch panoramic display, Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a 15-speaker AKG premium audio system.
• Safety: The latest CT5 adds 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.
• Starting price: The refreshed lineup ranges from $48,990 to $96,990.

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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.