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Used Cadillac ATS: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Cadillac ATS from 2013 to 2019: what each year typically sells for (about $8,000 to $15,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2015–2019. Look harder at or skip 2013–2014.
2013–2019 Cadillac ATS
A compact luxury sport sedan with excellent handling and a balanced chassis.
Years to target: 2015–2019. Look harder at or skip: 2013–2014. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,000* | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2014 | $9,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2015 | $10,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2016 | $11,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2017 | $12,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2018 | $13,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2019 | $15,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2013: owner complaints spike (160, mostly the engine).
- 2014: owner complaints spike (104, mostly the transmission).
- The rear seat and trunk are small, and the touchscreen controls can be frustrating.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Luxury with the 2.0-liter turbo: it adds the CUE touchscreen, Bose audio and a rear camera over the base car, and the turbo outpaces the base 2.5.
On the test drive
Test the touchscreen for unresponsive spots and check that the back seat fits your needs. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2013, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2013, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2014–2016 · $11,500–$13,500
- Acura TSX 2014 · $11,000
- Lexus CT 2014 · $13,000
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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.