Estimated value by year
New
$40,000
MSRP
1 yr
$29,600
-26%
2 yrs
$26,800
-33%
3 yrs
$24,400
-39%
5 yrs
$20,000
-50%
10 yrs
$12,000
-70%
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Full Depreciation Table — Cadillac CT5
Based on base MSRP of $40,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $34,800 | $40,000 | $44,800 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -26% | $25,752 | $29,600 | $33,152 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -33% | $23,316 | $26,800 | $30,016 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -39% | $21,228 | $24,400 | $27,328 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -45% | $19,140 | $22,000 | $24,640 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -50% | $17,400 | $20,000 | $22,400 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -54% | $16,008 | $18,400 | $20,608 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -58% | $14,616 | $16,800 | $18,816 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -62% | $13,224 | $15,200 | $17,024 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -66% | $11,832 | $13,600 | $15,232 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -70% | $10,440 | $12,000 | $13,440 |
Cost per year
$4,000
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$24,400 saves $15,600
Value at 10 yrs
$12,000
70% of value gone
Key Specs — Cadillac CT5
Category
Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP
$40,000
5-Year Depreciation
50%
vs Category Avg
2% better than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Cadillac CT5?
The sweet spot for buying a used CT5 is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $15,600 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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