A 2012 Cadillac DTS averages $8,700 today, with most selling between $8,700 and $11,000. ForCar prices the Cadillac DTS from real US listings across 9 model years ($3,500–$8,700) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2007 Cadillac DTS still asks 46% of what a 2012 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 68 sedans we price, that ranks #57, below the 68% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−36.4%). Mileage costs it 64%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 160 listings.
Cadillac DTS value by year
What a Cadillac DTS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $8,700 | $11,000 | 4 | |
| 2011 | $2,000 | $11,950 | 16 | |
| 2010 | $2,000 | $6,500 | 11 | |
| 2009 | $3,495 | $7,950 | 14 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $6,500 | 55 | |
| 2007 | $2,000 | $4,995 | 8 | |
| 2006 | $3,900 | $13,900 | 45 | |
| 2004 | $3,000 | $6,500 | 4 | |
| 2002 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 3 |
How the Cadillac DTS depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Cadillac DTS loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Cadillac DTS averages $8,700; a 10-year-older one runs about $4,000 — roughly 54% lost over 10 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Cadillac DTS hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2012 price a 2007 car still asks. Higher is better — the Cadillac DTS sits at #57 of 68, against a class median of 68%.
The Cadillac DTS market right now
What the market asks for a Cadillac DTS at each model year — the median of 240 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Cadillac DTS value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Cadillac DTS is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Cadillac DTS about 64% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Cadillac DTS 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 2012 Cadillac DTS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $8,700, selling private-party nets about $8,700, and a lot asks near $11,000 — a $2,300 spread on the same car.
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Cadillac DTS value FAQ
How much is a Cadillac DTS worth?
A 2012 Cadillac DTS averages $8,700 today (roughly $8,700–$11,000). 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 DTS 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 DTS 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 DTS from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Cadillac DTS 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 DTS 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 DTSs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.