Best Cadillac CTS-V Year to Buy
There is no single best Cadillac CTS-V year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 75 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $16,318 and trades most often (20 verified sales). The 2009 has held its value best, now worth 52% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 5, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Cadillac CTS-V Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 CTS-V | $59,963 | 68% | 3 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 2017 CTS-V | $60,404No comparable sale since Nov 2025 | 69% | 7 · too few to rank | 16 |
| 2010 CTS-V | $41,646 | 69% | 6 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 2009 CTS-V | $31,482 | 52% | 14 | 10 |
| 2007 CTS-V | $26,810 | 52% | 7 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2006 CTS-V | $20,347 | 40% | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 CTS-V | $16,318 | 33% | 20 | 5 |
| 2004 CTS-V | $23,450No comparable sale since Jul 2023 | 47% | 7 · too few to rank | 3 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Cadillac CTS-V Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Cadillac CTS-V year to buy?
There is no single best Cadillac CTS-V year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 75 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $16,318 and trades most often (20 verified sales). The 2009 has held its value best, now worth 52% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Cadillac CTS-V year is the cheapest?
The 2005 Cadillac CTS-V is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $16,318. The most valuable is the 2009, at $31,482.
Which Cadillac CTS-V year holds its value best?
The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is now worth 52% of its original MSRP of $60,270, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Cadillac CTS-V worth?
Depending on the model year, a Cadillac CTS-V is worth from $16,318 to $31,482 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Cadillac CTS-V year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.