As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) is actually worth $22,000 (fair range $19,400 to $24,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 23 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 $14,500 — 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 October 2026, the Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) market has 124 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $14,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $10,500 and $18,500. Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices have decreased 20.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $27,250 to $21,800.
The typical Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) on the market has 132,105 miles. Listings spend an average of 41 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 October 2026 is between $10,500 and $18,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,500 to $22,377 across 124 active listings.
Price Distribution (124 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$10,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$14,500
Typical market price
75th
$18,500
Above average / premium
90th
$22,377
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,936, 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
4
$6,800
25,000 - 50,000 mi
7
$35,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
20
$19,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
45
$14,000
Over 150,000 mi
40
$13,500
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Price Trends
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices have decreased 20.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $21,800 across 5 sales, down from $27,250 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices are up 33.6% ($21,800 vs. $16,318 a year ago).
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
8
$19,000
$18,888
2024-Q4
6
$24,900
$20,400
2025-Q2
9
$17,999
$18,883
2025-Q3
13
$16,318
$16,427
2025-Q4
7
$19,995
$20,142
2026-Q1
9
$16,995
$17,501
2026-Q2
8
$27,250
$26,095
2026-Q3
5
$21,800
$22,390
Best Value Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) by Model Year
The 2006 Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) offers the best value with a median price of $10,500 across 21 listings. The most expensive model year is 2007 at a median of $17,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2004
32
$14,500
$2,900
$25,900
2005
53
$14,890
$2,500
$27,000
2006
21
$10,500
$2,500
$35,975
2007
18
$17,995
$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 59,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.45x
$31,924
6,000 mi
1.28x
$28,094
10,000 mi
1.11x
$24,458
17,436 mi
1.18x
$26,035
37,920 mi
1.16x
$25,434
60,774 mi
0.93x
$20,388
96,842 mi
0.78x
$17,092
148,514 mi
0.69x
$15,096
300,000 mi
0.58x
$12,696
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.45x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.58x. 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
50%
volatile
64% over 22 tests
12 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
63% over 16 tests
24 months
↑ UP
55%
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 26 active listings, followed by IL (16), FL (8), GA (8), TX (7).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TX at $9,750, while MI has the highest at $25,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $16,150.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
26
$17,000
IL
16
$17,994
FL
8
$11,800
GA
8
$13,995
TX
7
$9,750
WA
7
$15,000
OH
7
$15,000
IN
5
$12,000
AZ
3
$14,000
PA
3
$10,900
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Market Velocity
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) listings spend an average of 41 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 16 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 $18,500. The median is $14,500. Anything below $10,500 is a strong value; above $18,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices have dropped 20.0% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2006 model year has the lowest median price at $10,500, 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 41. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.