A 2014 Cadillac CTS still asks 64% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 91 sedans we price, that ranks #20, above the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−37.1%), after which losses ease to about 17.5% a year. Mileage costs it 51%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 226 listings.
Cadillac CTS value by year
The newest CTS at under half the 2018 price is the 2011, with a median asking price of $6,000 (45% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $14,950 | $20,999 | 5 | |
| 2018 | $10,000 | $19,999 | 15 | |
| 2017 | $12,995 | $16,995 | 7 | |
| 2016 | $6,900 | $16,994 | 6 | |
| 2015 | $4,200 | $14,599 | 10 | |
| 2014 | $5,900 | $16,000 | 17 | |
| 2013 | $4,999 | $9,995 | 15 | |
| 2012 | $2,800 | $11,750 | 29 | |
| 2011 | $3,600 | $10,790 | 24 | |
| 2010 | $3,995 | $9,995 | 15 | |
| 2009 | $2,000 | $10,995 | 18 | |
| 2008 | $2,950 | $6,000 | 22 | |
| 2007 | $1,100 | $5,900 | 10 | |
| 2006 | $1,600 | $5,495 | 21 | |
| 2005 | $1,999 | $5,000 | 5 | |
| 2004 | $2,750 | $5,990 | 3 | |
| 2003 | $2,300 | $4,900 | 4 |
How the Cadillac CTS depreciates
The newest Cadillac CTS has a median asking price of $18,542; a 16-year-older one runs about $3,450 — roughly 81% lost over 16 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Cadillac CTS hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 50%, the Honda Accord 52% and the Toyota Prius 50%, against 64% for the CTS. The CTS holds value better than the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Toyota Prius.
The Cadillac CTS market right now
Adjust your Cadillac CTS value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Cadillac CTS about 51% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2018 Cadillac CTS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $10,000, selling private-party nets about $13,450, and a lot asks near $19,999 — a $9,999 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the CTS costs a median 25% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Cadillac CTS price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $10,000 (5) | $11,500 (15) | +15% |
| 2015 | $9,450 (12) | $13,748 (12) | +45% |
| 2014 | $10,700 (26) | $9,800 (43) | −8% |
| 2013 | $7,000 (13) | $9,050 (32) | +29% |
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Cadillac CTS value FAQ
How much is a Cadillac CTS worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,495 to $18,542 across 17 model years. A 2018 is worth about $13,450, the median of 15 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Cadillac CTS's value?
Among CTSs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $17,345, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,998; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 51%.
Which Cadillac CTS year is the best value?
The newest CTS at under half the 2018 price is the 2011, with a median asking price of $6,000 (45% of it).
Is a Cadillac CTS cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 25% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the CTS hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: over 5 years the CTS keeps 64% of its value and the Toyota Camry 50%, by the median asking prices of the 2019 and 2014 model years.
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