For the same model year, dealers ask 43 points more than private sellers; OR is the cheapest state at -15% and TX the priciest at +65%.
Cadillac DTS price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | — | 13 | |
| 2009 | — | 10 | |
| 2008 | — | 19 | |
| 2007 | — | 10 | |
| 2006 | — | 29 |
For the 2007 model year, the Cadillac DTS has a median asking price of $3,900; the Ford Crown Victoria asks $3,500 and the Buick Lucerne $3,900. It is the priciest of the three, 11% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Cadillac DTS the dealer markup works out at 42% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 171 | +9.3% | $5,646 |
| Dealer | 89 | +51.8% | $8,358 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2006 DTS, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 52%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 10 | |
| 50–75k miles | 17 | |
| 100–125k miles | 17 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Cadillac DTS asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is TX at +65%, cheapest OR at -15% — 80 points apart, which on a $5,000 car is roughly $4,005.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| OR | 12 | |
| OH | 12 | |
| MN | 18 | |
| PA | 14 | |
| MO | 14 | |
| FL | 54 | |
| CA | 15 | |
| WA | 13 | |
| NM | 14 | |
| TX | 16 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Cadillac DTS cost?
The median asking price is $5,000 across 302 live listings. A 2006 asks about $4,995 and a 2010 about $6,999.
Is a used DTS cheaper than a Ford Crown Victoria?
No. For the 2007 model year the DTS has a median asking price of $3,900 and the Ford Crown Victoria $3,500, so the DTS asks 11% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a DTS from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 51.8% above and private sellers 9.3% above, a gap of about $2,975 on a 2010 at $6,999.
How much value does a DTS lose per 25,000 miles?
About 7% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2006 DTS, measured from the 50–75k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Cadillac DTS valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a DTS?
Of the states with enough listings, OR asks least at -15.4% against the national median, and TX most at +64.7%. On the typical $5,000 DTS that spread is about $4,005.
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