As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) is actually worth $21,300 (fair range $18,800 to $23,900). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 19 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 August 2026, the Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) market has 111 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $14,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $8,500 and $18,000. Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices have decreased 17.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $26,250 to $21,800.
The typical Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) on the market has 125,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 43 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 August 2026 is between $8,500 and $18,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,700 to $23,377 across 111 active listings.
Price Distribution (111 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,700
Budget / project cars
25th
$8,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$14,000
Typical market price
75th
$18,000
Above average / premium
90th
$23,377
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,284, 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
Under 10,000 mi
2
$15,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
5
$11,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
8
$30,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
18
$19,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
37
$13,399
Over 150,000 mi
33
$12,000
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Price Trends
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices have decreased 17.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $21,800 across 5 sales, down from $26,250 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
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
9
$16,995
$17,501
2026-Q2
7
$26,250
$25,109
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 $10,000 across 16 listings. The most expensive model year is 2004 at a median of $17,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2004
29
$17,000
$2,750
$32,997
2005
47
$14,000
$3,000
$44,975
2006
16
$10,000
$2,500
$44,900
2007
19
$15,000
$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
1.46x
$31,076
6,000 mi
1.30x
$27,638
10,607 mi
1.11x
$23,599
17,436 mi
1.19x
$25,421
37,920 mi
1.19x
$25,274
60,407 mi
0.93x
$19,740
96,098 mi
0.80x
$17,081
148,514 mi
0.70x
$14,868
300,000 mi
0.58x
$12,371
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.46x 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
52%
volatile
68% over 25 tests
12 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
68% over 19 tests
24 months
→ FLAT
50%
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 19 active listings, followed by IL (10), TX (10), FL (8), OH (7).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $3,500, while IL has the highest at $22,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $18,500.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
19
$15,500
IL
10
$22,000
TX
10
$10,000
FL
8
$11,000
OH
7
$15,000
AZ
7
$14,249
IN
5
$13,000
MA
4
$7,450
PA
4
$16,500
WA
4
$19,000
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) Market Velocity
Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) listings spend an average of 43 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 27 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: $8,500 to $18,000. The median is $14,000. Anything below $8,500 is a strong value; above $18,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Cadillac CTS-V (1st Gen) prices have dropped 17.0% 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 $10,000, 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 43. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.