2018 Cadillac CTS Base
1G6AP5SX1J0135502
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $2,000 (−6.9%) over 35 days.
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 1G6AP5SX1J0135502, spanning 35 days.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Denver, CO 80202 | $26,990 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-29 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Buffalo, NY 14213 | $26,990 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-29 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Knoxville, TN 37902 | $26,990 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-18 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Athens, GA 30607 | $26,990 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-18 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Montgomery, AL 36104 | $28,590 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-13 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Birmingham, AL 35203 | $28,990 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-06 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Philadelphia, PA 19107 | $28,590 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-06 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Greenville, SC 29615 | $28,590 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-06 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Richardson, TX 75081 | $28,590 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-06 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Green Bay, WI 54110 | $28,590 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-06 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Houston, TX 77074 | $28,990 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-06 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Rockford, IL 61088 | $28,590 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-06 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Riverside, CA 92507 | $28,590 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-06 |
| Carvana-Touchless Delivery To Your Home | Atlanta, GA 30318 | $28,590 | 40,918 mi | 2021-05-06 |
| Carvana | 37087 | $28,990 | 40,918 mi | 2021-04-24 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($15,595)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G6AP5SX1J0135502Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Cadillac CTS likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Cadillac CTS has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD
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STEERINGGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles.NHTSA campaign 19V086000
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STEERINGGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles.NHTSA campaign 25V175000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2018 Cadillac CTS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Cadillac CTS over the last 6 months — the market softened $765 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $18,600 |
| May 2026 | $17,406 |
| June 2026 | $17,971 |
| July 2026 | $17,658 |
| August 2026 | $18,149 |
| September 2026 | $17,835 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac CTS Base (this car) | $15,595 | 7 | — |
| 2018 Honda Civic | $14,995 | 15 | −$600 |
| 2018 Honda Accord | $16,997 | 15 | +$1,402 |
| 2017 Ford Fusion | $12,444 | 14 | −$3,151 |
| 2019 Kia Optima | $10,999 | 13 | −$4,596 |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | $14,397 | 12 | −$1,198 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2014–2019What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 135 | $18,733 | 100% | 72,789 mi |
| 2018 | 80 | $16,948 | 90% | 78,281 mi |
| 2017 | 107 | $15,995 | 85% | 81,022 mi |
| 2016 | 150 | $13,900 | 74% | 84,710 mi |
| 2015 | 99 | $12,694 | 68% | 100,706 mi |
| 2014 | 253 | $11,999 | 64% | 98,052 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
