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Used Cadillac CTS-V: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Cadillac CTS-V from 2010 to 2019, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $31,000 to $68,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2014, 2016–2019.
2016–2019 Cadillac CTS-V
A supercharged eight-cylinder sport sedan with sharp chassis tuning and magnetic dampers.
Years to target: 2016–2019. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $59,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $60,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $64,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $68,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
Worth knowing
- Automatic only, the infotainment is slow, and it guzzles fuel and rear tires, though steep depreciation makes it a strong buy.
- 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 car with the Carbon Fiber package and Recaro seats, and favor 2017 or newer for the improved infotainment.
On the test drive
Check for heat soak on track, listen for differential noise, and look for rear tire and brake 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
- Lexus GS F 2016–2018 · $60,500–$65,000
- Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance 2022–2023 · $66,000–$68,000
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2010–2014 Cadillac CTS-V
A supercharged eight-cylinder Cadillac sport sedan and coupe with magnetic ride control.
Years to target: 2010–2014. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $31,000 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2011 | $33,500 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2012 | $37,000 | Target | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $39,500 | Target | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $42,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
Worth knowing
- Fuel use, tire wear and aging electronics add cost and the interior shows its age; wagons and manuals command a big premium.
- 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 or a wagon for collectibility, ideally with Recaro seats, and confirm the supercharger isolator and half shafts were serviced or upgraded.
On the test drive
Listen for supercharger isolator rattle at idle and check for wheel hop damage to half shafts and leaking magnetic shocks. 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: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota GR Corolla 2023–2025 · $36,000–$39,500
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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.