2005 Cadillac CTS-V Review
Price Estimate: $5,924 - $8,927





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- V8 muscle, do-it-yourself gearbox, composed chassis, inexpensive compared to its peers, spacious cabin for day-to-day livability.
Cons
- Can't keep its feet planted during hard launches, awkward interior design, average interior materials.
What’s new
No significant changes for the CTS-V this year.
Edmunds says
It may be a little rough around the edges, but the fast and nimble CTS-V is one of the most promising signs yet that Cadillac is ready to take on the world.
For sale near Appleton, WI
6 listings
- 172,179 miles
- 3 accidents, 14 owners, personal use only
- 13 City / 21 Hwy MPG, Manual
- MN Motors & Sports (298 mi away)
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in St Augusta, MN
-CarFax Certified Clean Title -Southern Car -5.7L LS6 V8 -6 Speed Manual Transmission -Engine Rebuilt at 145xxx Miles -Block Bored .30 Over -Milled an...
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:
16 Combined MPG (13 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6DN56S850126545
Stock: 11709
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-27-2025- $14,995great price$2,681 below market
- 102,826 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 13 City / 21 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Auto Mall of Springfield (315 mi away)
- Navigation
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Springfield, IL
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 5.7L V8 CLEAN CAR-FAX! MANUAL TRANS! OLDER MAN DRIVE! GARAGE KEPT! BONE STOCK! PRISTINE CONDITION! Manual transmission car with ...
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:
16 Combined MPG (13 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6DN56S550146428
Stock: TR39002
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-12-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Wisconsin
$306/mo for CTS-V Base
CTS-V Base
vs
$160/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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Get Rid of the Bimmer
4.88 out of 5 starsFormer M5 Owner, 01/28/2007
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
As a previous Porsche Boxster and BMW M5 owner I was skeptical about an American-made CADILLAC for myself (40-year old former European-make snob) to satisfy my craving for a family sedan and performance vehicle that didn't break my kid's college fund. It blew me away on the test drive. Its 400hp matched my M5 and shifting was a breeze. Its handling is excellent. I would recommend this … car to any M5 owner who is looking for an alternative.
Racing Family
5 out of 5 starsmamma24, 06/29/2010
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Love our cts-v, 6 speed, 5.7, 4 door! Fun to drive, looks HOT and holds 3 kids in the backseat! Can't complain about the mpg, getting 22 when we drive easy! Always run 91 in it too! Wouldn't trade it, after 2 years, even with my 'cons' below! Tinted the windows in solar guard 5%. Exhaust is not loud enough for me. Putting flowmasters on soon. Always turns heads everywhere we go as it is!
Perfect Mix Between Business & Pleasure
4.5 out of 5 starsFast Businessman, 09/26/2006
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
I bought the CTS-V to replace my adolescent-looking '04 Mustang GT. The CTS-V provided me with the professional look my company demands, without sacrifacing road-bending HORSEPOWER! It runs circles around all those tiny foreign roadsters that the overweight VPs in my company squeeze into!
over a year ownership (happy)
4 out of 5 starslogun, 05/17/2012
2005 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
bought my V with 49k on it in 2011. Performance is outstanding. It is F-A-S-T, saying that I don't abuse the car, but I have pushed the gas a few times.
It corners well.
The rear differential is crap. I cant say that enough. Huge fail point for GM. 2ndly the gear shift is crap as well. Designed after the BMW type shifter. It's vague & has a looong throw to it. Nothing like muscle car … coupes of GM & Ford. Overall I do enjoy the car, it's definitely fun to drive & easy to pass folks. My suspension is nice & stiff, it will jar your kidneys on bumps.
LOTS of power, sucks the gas if you lay into it.
Decent mileage, City is aroud 16 mpg & hwy it's been up to 27mpg at 70 mph. 21mpg @ 85-90mph
2005 CTS-V Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $49,490 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $306/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
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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