For the same model year, dealers ask -4 points more than private sellers; MI is the cheapest state at -22% and WA the priciest at +86%; a rear-wheel drive CTS asks +40% against the median of its model year.
Cadillac CTS price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | 10 | |
| 2016 | — | 7 | |
| 2015 | — | 12 | |
| 2014 | — | 23 | |
| 2013 | — | 20 | |
| 2012 | — | 28 | |
| 2011 | — | 26 | |
| 2010 | — | 15 | |
| 2009 | — | 9 | |
| 2008 | — | 25 | |
| 2007 | — | 10 | |
| 2006 | — | 20 | |
| 2005 | — | 5 | |
| 2004 | — | 5 |
For the 2013 model year, the Cadillac CTS has a median asking price of $8,495; the Ford Fusion asks $5,495, the Buick LaCrosse $6,800 and the Buick Regal $5,900. It is the priciest of the four, 55% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Cadillac CTS the dealer markup works out at -4% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 297 | +16.4% | $9,322 |
| Private seller | 252 | +20.8% | $7,367 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 486 | +19.5% | $8,450 |
| Rebuilt | 26 | -17.6% | $7,499 |
| Salvage | 18 | +6.4% | $6,233 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2014 CTS, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 43%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 13 | |
| 75–100k miles | 18 | |
| 100–125k miles | 13 | |
| 125–150k miles | 15 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Cadillac CTS is drivetrain: RWD asks +40% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 217 | +40.3% |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 132 | +15.2% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Cadillac CTS asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +86%, cheapest MI at -22% — 108 points apart, which on a $6,999 car is roughly $7,531.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 16 | |
| FL | 99 | |
| NC | 15 | |
| IN | 16 | |
| NV | 14 | |
| CO | 20 | |
| OR | 26 | |
| PA | 17 | |
| AZ | 25 | |
| WA | 19 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Cadillac CTS cost?
The median asking price is $6,999 across 643 live listings. A 2004 asks about $5,200 and a 2017 about $14,800. The most listed year is 2012, at $5,999.
Is a used CTS cheaper than a Ford Fusion?
No. For the 2013 model year the CTS has a median asking price of $8,495 and the Ford Fusion $5,495, so the CTS asks 55% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a CTS from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 4 points more than dealers.
How much value does a CTS lose per 25,000 miles?
About 19% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2014 CTS, measured from the 75–100k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Cadillac CTS valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title CTS worth?
A rebuilt-title CTS asks 18% less than the median for its model year (26 listings): about $2,605 off a 2017 at $14,800.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a CTS?
Of the states with enough listings, MI asks least at -21.6% against the national median, and WA most at +86.0%. On the typical $6,999 CTS that spread is about $7,531.
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