Cadillac
2016 CTS
- 2
- on the market
- $20,438
- median ask
- $45,560
- from (MSRP)
- 31
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
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| Standard Standard 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $45,560 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 2.0L Turbo RWD Cadillac CTS | $49,405 | — | — | — | — |
| Luxury Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) | $51,285 | 1 | $23,880 | −$27,405 | 1G6AX5SSG |
| 4dr Sdn 2.0L Turbo AWD Cadillac CTS | $52,030 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 2.0L Turbo Luxury Collection RWD Cadillac CTS | $54,720 | — | — | — | — |
| Performance Performance 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $56,285 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Luxury Collection RWD Cadillac CTS | $57,055 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 2.0L Turbo Luxury Collection AWD Cadillac CTS | $57,345 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Luxury Collection AWD Cadillac CTS | $59,075 | — | — | — | — |
| V-Sport V-Sport 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $59,955 | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) | $60,685 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 2.0L Turbo Performance Collection RWD Cadillac CTS | $60,995 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Performance Collection RWD Cadillac CTS | $63,330 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 2.0L Turbo Performance Collection AWD Cadillac CTS | $63,620 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Performance Collection AWD Cadillac CTS | $65,350 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 2.0L Turbo Premium Collection RWD Cadillac CTS | $66,010 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Premium Collection RWD Cadillac CTS | $68,340 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 2.0L Turbo Premium Collection AWD Cadillac CTS | $68,635 | — | — | — | — |
| V-Sport Premium V-Sport Premium 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $69,955 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Premium Collection AWD Cadillac CTS | $70,365 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport Premium RWD Cadillac CTS | $76,940 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 (276 Hp) Automatic 2.0 (276 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 (272 Hp) Automatic 2.0 (272 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 (276 Hp) AWD Automatic 2.0 (276 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 (272 Hp) AWD Automatic 2.0 (272 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| V 6.2 V8 (649 Hp) Automatic V 6.2 V8 (649 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6 V6 (325 Hp) Automatic 3.6 V6 (325 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6 V6 (340 Hp) AWD Automatic 3.6 V6 (340 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6 V6 (325 Hp) AWD Automatic 3.6 V6 (325 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6 V6 (340 Hp) Automatic 3.6 V6 (340 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6 V6 (426 Hp) Automatic 3.6 V6 (426 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportIssue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.
2026246 · 328 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Potential consequence
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
26V329000 · 5,014 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Potential consequence
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
25V175000 · 934 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the bolts that attach the electric power steering motor and apply a protective wax coating. If the bolts cannot be removed due to corrosion, the steering gear will be replaced.
2020291 · 3,715 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Potential consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
19V086000 · 26,772 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles equipped with heated front seats, the seat heating element may become damaged, causing localized over-heating. In a situation where the vehicle is started remotely and the heated seats are turned on, the seat could over-heat and melt, creating an increased risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the body control module to deactivate the heated seat function when the vehicle is started remotely.
2018481 · 2,488 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
Potential consequence
In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.
18V595000 · 52,867 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. The resulting increase in steering effort could create the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the mounting bolts and apply a corrosion protection coating to the gear housing and bolts. If the bolts bolt cannot be removed, a replacement steering gear will be installed.
2018463 · 1,851 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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elsewhere in CardogListingsEvery live 2016 CTS on the market, filterable by trim, price, and distance.2 liveRecall reportRecalls listed for this model year, with defect, risk, and remedy, and the manufacturer's VIN lookup to confirm.8 campaignsQuoteThe instrument view — price history, market depth, and trim-level comparisons.$20,438 median