Cadillac CTS value and depreciation
Known for left-field executive sedan value.
Depreciation curve
We class the Cadillac CTS as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 49% after three years and 35% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 71% |
| 3 years | 49% |
| 5 years | 35% |
| 7 years | 25% |
| 10 years | 15% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
The right-hand-drive CTS arrived in 2008 priced meaningfully under its German rivals. The financial crisis landed at the same time and sales never got going. Used examples are cheap and rare in equal measure.
CTS against its rivals
Cadillac CTS: common questions
Does the Cadillac CTS hold its value?
We class the Cadillac CTS as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 49% after three years and 35% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.