For the same model year, dealers ask 23 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -14% and WI the priciest at +41%; a four-wheel drive XTS asks +21% against the median of its model year.
Cadillac XTS price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 9 | |
| 2018 | — | 9 | |
| 2017 | — | 17 | |
| 2016 | — | 14 | |
| 2015 | — | 10 | |
| 2014 | — | 19 | |
| 2013 | — | 26 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Cadillac XTS the dealer markup works out at 22% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 170 | +18.0% | $12,319 |
| Private seller | 95 | -4.5% | $9,902 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 210 | +6.8% | $11,068 |
| Rebuilt | 28 | +31.9% | $13,576 |
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 2013 XTS, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 74%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 10 | |
| 50–75k miles | 10 | |
| 75–100k miles | 18 | |
| 100–125k miles | 12 | |
| 125–150k miles | 23 | |
| 150–175k miles | 10 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Cadillac XTS is drivetrain: 4WD asks +21% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 56 | +21.4% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 108 | +14.4% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Cadillac XTS asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WI at +41%, cheapest FL at -14% — 56 points apart, which on a $10,500 car is roughly $5,838.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 43 | |
| GA | 16 | |
| MI | 15 | |
| CA | 34 | |
| TX | 20 | |
| PA | 13 | |
| WI | 25 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Cadillac XTS cost?
The median asking price is $10,500 across 309 live listings. A 2013 asks about $9,495 and a 2019 about $14,399.
Is it cheaper to buy a XTS from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 18.0% above and private sellers 4.5% below, a gap of about $2,023 on a 2017 at $8,990.
How much value does a XTS lose per 25,000 miles?
About 23% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2013 XTS, measured from the 75–100k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Cadillac XTS valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title XTS worth?
In our 28 listings it is not a discount: rebuilt-title cars ask 32% more than the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a XTS?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -14.4% against the national median, and WI most at +41.2%. On the typical $10,500 XTS that spread is about $5,838.
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