As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) is actually worth $21,500 (fair range $18,900 to $24,100). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 17 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $14,100 — about 34% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of July 2026, the Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) market has 125 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $14,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $10,500 and $17,500. Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices have increased 101.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $13,000 to $26,250.
The typical Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) on the market has 121,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 34 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Pricing
A fair price for a Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) in July 2026 is between $10,500 and $17,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,900 to $24,000 across 125 active listings.
Price Distribution (125 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$10,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$14,000
Typical market price
75th
$17,500
Above average / premium
90th
$24,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,571, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
10,000 - 25,000 mi
8
$14,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
8
$26,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
21
$15,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
45
$15,000
Over 150,000 mi
35
$11,500
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Price Trends
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices have increased 101.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $26,250 across 5 sales, up from $13,000 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices are up 45.8% ($26,250 vs. $18,000 a year ago).
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q2
5
$17,750
$18,050
2024-Q3
4
$19,000
$18,888
2024-Q4
4
$24,900
$20,162
2025-Q2
6
$18,000
$18,824
2025-Q3
9
$16,318
$17,006
2025-Q4
7
$19,995
$20,142
2026-Q1
5
$13,000
$16,805
2026-Q2
5
$26,250
$24,172
Best Value Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) by Model Year
The 2007 Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) offers the best value with a median price of $12,000 across 22 listings. The most expensive model year is 2005 at a median of $15,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2004
28
$15,000
$2,500
$32,997
2005
55
$15,000
$3,000
$39,900
2006
20
$12,000
$2,500
$23,750
2007
22
$12,000
$2,500
$45,000
How Mileage Affects Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 64,500 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.44x
$30,939
6,000 mi
1.28x
$27,615
10,607 mi
1.10x
$23,748
17,436 mi
1.19x
$25,637
37,920 mi
1.19x
$25,572
60,994 mi
0.92x
$19,862
96,098 mi
0.81x
$17,308
149,613 mi
0.69x
$14,798
300,000 mi
0.52x
$11,174
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.44x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.52x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
52%
volatile
60% over 25 tests
12 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
58% over 19 tests
24 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
insufficient history
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen)
The highest concentration of Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) listings is in CA with 22 active listings, followed by TX (15), FL (7), IL (7), GA (6).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IN at $11,000, while MD has the highest at $26,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $15,900.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
22
$14,500
TX
15
$11,000
FL
7
$11,500
IL
7
$24,000
GA
6
$12,000
NY
5
$15,995
NJ
4
$15,500
IN
4
$11,000
OR
4
$15,000
WA
4
$16,000
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Market Velocity
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) listings spend an average of 34 days on market. This represents moderate market velocity. Well-priced listings move quickly, but overpriced examples can sit. Buyers have time to be selective; sellers should price competitively.
The median time on market is 28 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $10,500 to $17,500. The median is $14,000. Anything below $10,500 is a strong value; above $17,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices have risen 101.9% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2007 model year has the lowest median price at $12,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 34. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.