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Best Cadillac DTS Year to Buy

There is no single best Cadillac DTS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 51 verified sales, the 2008 is the most affordable at $13,749 and trades most often (15 verified sales).

Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 7, 2026. Methodology

Most affordable
2008
Worth $13,749 today
Most traded
2008
15 verified sales, the most price evidence

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 DTS Value by Model Year

YearValueVs. original MSRPVerified salesFor sale
2009 DTS$14,134—8 · too few to rank6
2008 DTS$13,749—155
2007 DTS$18,056No comparable sale since Jun 2025—1410
2006 DTS$14,560—14—

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 DTS Year: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Cadillac DTS year to buy?

There is no single best Cadillac DTS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 51 verified sales, the 2008 is the most affordable at $13,749 and trades most often (15 verified sales). 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 DTS year is the cheapest?

The 2008 Cadillac DTS is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,749. The most valuable is the 2007, at $18,056. No comparable sale since Jun 24, 2025, so the 2007's value may not reflect today's market.

How much is a Cadillac DTS worth?

Depending on the model year, a Cadillac DTS is worth from $13,749 to $18,056 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 DTS 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.