A 2011 Cadillac STS averages $1,995 today, with most selling between $1,499 and $5,700. ForCar prices the Cadillac STS from real US listings across 7 model years ($1,995–$11,000) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2006 Cadillac STS still asks 175% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 67 sedans we price, that ranks #3, above the 70% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−49.9%). Mileage costs it 62%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 51 listings.
Cadillac STS value by year
What a Cadillac STS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $1,499 | $5,700 | 16 | |
| 2009 | $5,980 | $9,995 | 5 | |
| 2008 | $3,000 | $10,000 | 3 | |
| 2007 | $2,100 | $7,995 | 6 | |
| 2006 | $1,200 | $7,990 | 8 | |
| 2005 | $1,500 | $8,980 | 7 | |
| 1999 | $5,500 | $13,000 | 6 |
How the Cadillac STS depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Cadillac STS loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Cadillac STS averages $1,995; a 12-year-older one runs about $11,000 — roughly -451% lost over 12 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Cadillac STS hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2011 price a 2006 car still asks. Higher is better — the Cadillac STS sits at #3 of 67, against a class median of 70%.
The Cadillac STS market right now
What the market asks for a Cadillac STS at each model year — the median of 88 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Cadillac STS value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Cadillac STS is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Cadillac STS about 62% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Cadillac STS 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 2011 Cadillac STS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,499, selling private-party nets about $1,995, and a lot asks near $5,700 — a $4,201 spread on the same car.
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Cadillac STS value FAQ
How much is a Cadillac STS worth?
A 2011 Cadillac STS averages $1,995 today (roughly $1,499–$5,700). 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 STS 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 STS 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 STS from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Cadillac STS 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 STS 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 STSs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.