2004 Cadillac CTS-V Review
Price Estimate: $4,146 - $6,259





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Explosive V8 power, excellent handling dynamics, costs less than the European tuner sedans, spacious cabin for day-to-day livability.
Cons
- Average interior materials, sloppy rear suspension.
What’s new
Cadillac has given the tuner treatment to the CTS sedan, creating the high-performance CTS V-Series. Equipped with the Corvette Z06 drivetrain and race-ready running gear, the CTS-V is designed to take on the most powerful sport sedans from Europe.
Edmunds says
Excruciatingly fast, highly nimble and affordable for its class, the V-Series is a legitimate rival to Europe's most capable sport sedans.
For sale near Aurora, CO
2 listings
- 36,392 miles
- 2 accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 14 City / 23 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Lifted Trucks (635 mi away)
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Hurst, TX
Meet our incredible 2004 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan shown in Black Raven! Powered by a 5.7 Liter V8 offering 400hp paired with a 6 Speed Manual transmission...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (14 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6DN57SX40168941
Stock: TX03696B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-08-2025- Photos not available
- 183,718 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 14 City / 23 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Classics and Beyond Auto Gallery (1,130 mi away)
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Wayne, MI
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (14 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6DN57SX40183214
Stock: 567
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-30-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Colorado
$265/mo for CTS-V Base
CTS-V Base
vs
$157/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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4.63 out of 5 starsStuck in geAR, 07/27/2010
2004 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
I bought my "V" used with @60,000 miles, and from the moment I first drove it, I knew that I was going to buy it. I was looking for a car that spoke of elegance and class, but if prodded, it could flatten my eyeballs. I wanted a Mustang GT with room for my date and another couple. The "V" delivers in spades. If I could, I would only make three improvements. At 6'3", I need the headroom … that I lose to the sunroof. The shifter needs refinement; the skip-shift feature can be a bother. Be able to use the information screen without having to play the radio or CD. I love this car, and I am looking to have a stable full!
THIS CAR IS IT!!!!! No more European cars for me!
4.88 out of 5 starsdoobster6, 02/06/2013
2004 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Found me a pristine low miles '04 'V' just a few weeks back. I'm in love. Look for stupid excuses to drive it, anywhere, anytime, all the time! Drove German for years, no more. I'm a Baby Boomer mfg executive who grew up in the muscle car era but never owned one. Now I have it all. Best combination of Velcro-like handling and road comfort in 42 years of driving. Even PA's crappy roads … can't flinch it. Will cruise effortlessly all day at 1,500 RPM in any gear; gets 29+ mpg doing it, or will scare you silly speed-wise at 6 mpg! Technology is dated but adequate. I'm proud to be driving American again!! Best performance bang for the buck on the planet; $18.5k for a mint American super-sedan!!
Good except Halfshafts and Differential!
4.75 out of 5 starsKenny Sanders, 04/28/2007
2004 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
This car is a blast to drive.Six speeds of pure satisfaction! The suede inserts of the middle portion of the seats are a very fresh look. I would love to give this car all 10's just on fun factor alone. But the build quality of the differential and halfshafts for this car is a horror show disaster waiting to happen. GM needs do some recalls to the differential/halfshafts to get this car … safe. How they have the nerve to pass a V6 drivetrain into a V8 boggles me.
Its a beast and a beauty
4.5 out of 5 starsPeter Clements, 10/10/2005
2004 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
I have owned this car for 15 months and it is the most fun I have had driving in 25 years including owning a Corvette. Its handling is comparable to the BMW 5-Series and its acceleration is superior to anything in its price class. As one car magazine put it in football terms... "It is a linebacker rather than a runnig back" but in my book it is an All American. As one who owned a four … speed in my youth this six speed is a bit tricky. You cannot run through the gears with the confidence you that you will never miss a gear. They are too close and not defined well enough. That said the car is very strong in every gear and never runs out of breath.
2004 CTS-V Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $49,300 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $265/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the CTS-V include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
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