Cadillac CTS 3rd Gen

Introduced for the 2014 model year, the third-generation Cadillac CTS represented a major step forward. It was longer, lower, and lighter than its predecessor, thanks to its new rear-wheel-drive Alpha platform shared with the smaller ATS. This chassis gave the CTS the handling credentials to seriously challenge rivals like the BMW 5 Series. Engine choices ranged from a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder to a 3.6L V6, but the enthusiast highlight was the V-Sport model, which featured a 420-horsepower twin-turbo 3.6L V6 and Magnetic Ride Control.

Today, the market for the third-gen CTS is still finding its footing. Most standard models are still depreciating and are seen as used cars rather than collectibles. However, their combination of sharp styling, excellent driving dynamics, and luxury features makes them an attractive performance bargain. The V-Sport, in particular, is starting to gain a following among enthusiasts who appreciate it as a capable and more subtle alternative to the full-blown CTS-V.

The average sale price hovers around $22,000, reflecting the large number of standard 2.0T and 3.6L models on the market. Well-maintained, low-mileage V-Sport models command a significant premium and represent the most collectible variant of the standard CTS lineup. As prices for its German competitors remain high, the CTS offers a compelling value proposition.

Prices range from under $4,000 for early, high-mileage cars to over $77,000 for late-model, top-spec variants.