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Used 2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Cadillac CTS luxury sport sedan is in five trims: base, Luxury, Premium Luxury, V-Sport and V-Sport Premium Luxury.

The base trim comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine (268 hp, 295 pound-feet of torque), an eight-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch wheels, Brembo front brakes, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, driver-seat memory settings, simulated leather upholstery and fixed rear seats with a trunk pass-through.

Technology features include OnStar telematics (with 4G data connectivity and Wi-Fi capability), wireless smartphone charging, Bluetooth, the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment system (without navigation), an 8-inch touchscreen interface, voice controls, three USB inputs, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an 11-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system with satellite radio.

For this base CTS, buyers can add a Seating package that includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, split-folding rear seatbacks, a power-adjustable and heated steering wheel, and LED interior ambient lighting.

Luxury offers the option of a 3.6-liter V6 (335 hp, 285 lb-ft) plus adaptive xenon headlights with auto high beams, a panoramic sunroof, a navigation system, a 13-speaker Bose sound system and a variety of driver safety aids (automatic wipers, lane departure warning and intervention, forward collision alert, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert). The optional seating package from the base CTS is included in the Luxury.

An optional V-Sport package (not to be confused with the V-Sport trim level) bundles 18-inch wheels, high-performance brakes and tires, and a sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers.

Premium Luxury fits the CTS with the adaptive suspension dampers, 18-inch wheels, a self-parking system (both parallel and perpendicular), three-zone automatic climate control, heated rear seats, a rear camera mirror, a head-up display, a top-down parking camera system, a power rear sunshade (rear side-window shades are manual), and illuminated door handles and front doorsill plates.

There's an optional Driver Assist package for the Premium Luxury trim that adds adaptive cruise control and a collision mitigation system with automatic braking. Other options include 20-way-adjustable front sport seats and a configurable digital gauge cluster.

The CTS V-Sport comes with a turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 engine (420 hp, 430 lb-ft) and starts with the Luxury trim level's standard features (minus the sunroof) and adds the self-parking system, 18-inch wheels with summer tires, upgraded brakes, a sport-tuned suspension and steering system, a driver-selectable Track mode for high-performance driving, an electronic limited-slip rear differential and an upgraded cooling system. All-wheel drive is not available.

At the top of the range is the CTS V-Sport Luxury that adds just about all of the standard and optional features of the Premium Luxury trim, including the sunroof.

Which CTS trim does Edmunds recommend?

While the turbocharged V-Sport is undeniably appealing, we would opt for the CTS in Luxury trim. It's more affordable and still has decent performance with the optional 3.6-liter V6 engine. Compared to the base trim, the Luxury trim adds numerous features to enhance the CTS' luxury status, such as heated and ventilated leather front seats, a 13-speaker Bose audio system and additional driver safety aids.

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Apache Junction, AZ
Vehicle
CTS Base
CTS Luxury
CTS Premium Luxury
CTS V-Sport
CTS V-Sport Premium Luxury
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Premium Luxury
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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V-Sport
3.6L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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V-Sport Premium Luxury
3.6L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leather
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
standard
standard
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
268 hp @ 5,600 rpm
268 hp @ 5,600 rpm
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm
420 hp @ 5,750 rpm
420 hp @ 5,750 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
285 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/45R17
245/45R17
245/40R18
245/40R18 (FRONT) 275/35R18 (REAR)
245/40R18 (FRONT) 275/35R18 (REAR)
Wheel size
17 X 8.5-in
17 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in (Front) 18 X 9.5-in (Rear)
18 X 8.5-in (Front) 18 X 9.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
20 / 30 / 24 MPG
16 / 24 / 19 MPG
16 / 24 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
418 / 570 miles
418 / 570 miles
380 / 570 miles
304 / 456 miles
304 / 456 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.1 ft.
37.1 ft.
37.1 ft.
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,652 lb.
3,714 lb.
3,860 lb.
3,992 lb.
3,992 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
80.8 in.
80.8 in.
80.8 in.
80.8 in.
80.8 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
Height
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Length
195.5 in.
195.5 in.
195.5 in.
195.5 in.
195.5 in.
Wheelbase
114.6 in.
114.6 in.
114.6 in.
114.6 in.
114.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
13.7 cu. ft.
13.7 cu. ft.
13.7 cu. ft.
13.7 cu. ft.
13.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Front Leg Room
45.7 in.
45.7 in.
45.7 in.
45.7 in.
45.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
Rear Head Room
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.4 in.
35.4 in.
35.4 in.
35.4 in.
35.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Depreciation
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Financing
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents, leatherette
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Very Light Cashmere w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Kona Brown w/Jet Black Accents, premium leather
Jet Black w/Morello Red Accents, premium leather
Very Light Cashmere w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Very Light Cashmere w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Kona Brown w/Jet Black Accents, premium leather
Jet Black w/Morello Red Accents, premium leather
Exterior
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Satin Steel Metallic
Phantom Gray Metallic
Black Raven
Crystal White Tricoat
Stellar Black Metallic
Silver Moonlight Metallic
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Radiant Silver Metallic
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Satin Steel Metallic
Phantom Gray Metallic
Black Raven
Crystal White Tricoat
Stellar Black Metallic
Silver Moonlight Metallic
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Radiant Silver Metallic
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Satin Steel Metallic
Phantom Gray Metallic
Black Raven
Crystal White Tricoat
Stellar Black Metallic
Silver Moonlight Metallic
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Radiant Silver Metallic
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Satin Steel Metallic
Phantom Gray Metallic
Black Raven
Crystal White Tricoat
Stellar Black Metallic
Silver Moonlight Metallic
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Radiant Silver Metallic
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Satin Steel Metallic
Phantom Gray Metallic
Black Raven
Crystal White Tricoat
Stellar Black Metallic
Silver Moonlight Metallic
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Radiant Silver Metallic