A 2007 Cadillac DTS still asks 57% of what a 2012 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 82 sedans we price, that ranks #56, below the 63% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−33.3%). Mileage costs it 62%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 101 listings.
Cadillac DTS value by year
The newest DTS at under half the 2010 price is the 2004, with a median asking price of $3,000 (43% of it). A 2008 and a 2007 ask almost the same, $5,000 against $4,950, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $8,700 | $11,000 | 4 | |
| 2011 | $3,500 | $14,950 | 6 | |
| 2010 | $5,200 | $8,995 | 12 | |
| 2009 | $3,495 | $10,200 | 8 | |
| 2008 | $1,950 | $11,995 | 19 | |
| 2007 | $1,500 | $8,950 | 12 | |
| 2006 | $3,000 | $7,500 | 31 | |
| 2004 | $1,000 | $6,500 | 5 | |
| 2002 | $1,600 | $4,000 | 4 |
How the Cadillac DTS depreciates
The newest Cadillac DTS has a median asking price of $8,700; a 10-year-older one runs about $4,000 — roughly 54% lost over 10 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Cadillac DTS hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Chrysler 300 keeps 48%, the Chevrolet Impala 66% and the Audi A8 34%, against 57% for the DTS. The DTS holds value better than the Chrysler 300 and Audi A8, but not the Chevrolet Impala.
The Cadillac DTS market right now
Adjust your Cadillac DTS value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Cadillac DTS about 62% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2010 Cadillac DTS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,200, selling private-party nets about $6,999, and a lot asks near $8,995 — a $3,795 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the DTS costs a median 21% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Cadillac DTS price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $7,250 (19) | $7,500 (8) | +3% |
| 2010 | $6,500 (11) | $6,500 (17) | same |
| 2009 | $5,450 (18) | $5,950 (12) | +9% |
| 2008 | $4,500 (47) | $5,999 (16) | +33% |
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Cadillac DTS value FAQ
How much is a Cadillac DTS worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,000 to $8,700 across 9 model years. A 2010 is worth about $6,999, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Cadillac DTS's value?
Among DTSs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $12,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,050; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 62%.
Which Cadillac DTS year is the best value?
The newest DTS at under half the 2010 price is the 2004, with a median asking price of $3,000 (43% of it). A 2008 and a 2007 ask almost the same, $5,000 against $4,950, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Cadillac DTS cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 21% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the DTS hold value better than the Chrysler 300?
Yes: over 5 years the DTS keeps 57% of its value and the Chrysler 300 48%, by the median asking prices of the 2012 and 2007 model years.
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