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Used Cadillac ATS-V: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Cadillac ATS-V from 2016 to 2019: what each year typically sells for (about $29,000 to $37,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2016–2019.
2016–2019 Cadillac ATS-V
A twin-turbo six-cylinder compact sport sedan and coupe with one of the best chassis of its era.
Years to target: 2016–2019. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $29,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $32,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $34,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $37,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~60,000 |
Worth knowing
- The engine sounds flat for a performance car, the rear seat and trunk are cramped, and the infotainment frustrates.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for real running costs: performance tires often cost $1,200 to $2,000 a set and can wear out in 15,000 miles, and brakes cost more to replace.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a manual car with the Carbon Fiber package and Recaro seats; 2017 and newer cars get the improved infotainment.
On the test drive
Check for misfires or rough running on the twin-turbo V6, and on manual cars test the clutch and shifter for wear. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2016).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Honda Civic Si 2024–2025 · $29,500–$30,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.