A 2019 Cadillac CTS averages $19,965 today, with most selling between $9,995 and $19,997. ForCar prices the Cadillac CTS from real US listings across 17 model years ($2,000–$19,965) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2014 Cadillac CTS still asks 55% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 sedans we price, that ranks #43, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−49.8%), after which losses ease to about 11.7% a year. Mileage costs it 55%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 310 listings.
Cadillac CTS value by year
What a Cadillac CTS is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $9,995 | $19,997 | 5 | |
| 2018 | $10,900 | $19,999 | 5 | |
| 2017 | $7,900 | $11,995 | 3 | |
| 2016 | $10,500 | $16,777 | 3 | |
| 2015 | $5,900 | $14,995 | 17 | |
| 2014 | $5,900 | $13,999 | 35 | |
| 2013 | $5,800 | $11,599 | 42 | |
| 2012 | $4,500 | $11,999 | 40 | |
| 2011 | $4,975 | $10,800 | 36 | |
| 2010 | $2,500 | $9,995 | 21 | |
| 2009 | $2,400 | $8,963 | 21 | |
| 2008 | $2,900 | $9,600 | 30 | |
| 2007 | $3,300 | $5,900 | 15 | |
| 2006 | $2,900 | $4,750 | 5 | |
| 2005 | $1,999 | $16,200 | 7 | |
| 2004 | $3,900 | $12,995 | 11 | |
| 2003 | $2,500 | $3,995 | 14 |
How the Cadillac CTS depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Cadillac CTS loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Cadillac CTS averages $19,965; a 16-year-older one runs about $3,500 — roughly 82% lost over 16 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Cadillac CTS hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2019 price a 2014 car still asks. Higher is better — the Cadillac CTS sits at #43 of 87, against a class median of 55%.
The Cadillac CTS market right now
What the market asks for a Cadillac CTS at each model year — the median of 817 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Cadillac CTS value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Cadillac CTS is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Cadillac CTS about 55% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Cadillac CTS has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2019 Cadillac CTS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $9,995, selling private-party nets about $19,965, and a lot asks near $19,997 — a $10,002 spread on the same car.
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Cadillac CTS value FAQ
How much is a Cadillac CTS worth?
A 2019 Cadillac CTS averages $19,965 today (roughly $9,995–$19,997). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Cadillac CTS value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Cadillac CTS value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Cadillac CTS from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Cadillac CTS year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Cadillac CTS Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Cadillac CTSs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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