Cadillac CT5 Price: MSRP, Trims & Real-World Cost

The CT5 is Cadillac's midsize luxury sedan, aimed at buyers who want rear-drive roots without paying for a German badge. Like most cars in its class, its sticker depends on the trim you choose, whether you want all-wheel drive, and the fees added after the factory price is set.

The figures on this page are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, last checked Oct 13, 2026. They leave out taxes, registration, and dealer charges, so treat them as the baseline for comparing quotes.

The standard CT5 comes in two trims, Premium Luxury and Sport. Each is sold with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, which gives four starting prices.

Sport costs more than Premium Luxury with the same drivetrain, and all-wheel drive adds to either one. Choosing the least expensive combination, rear-wheel-drive Premium Luxury, keeps you at the bottom of the range. The listing shows the engine choice as an additional factor for Premium Luxury, since both four- and six-cylinder versions appear, and the engine may affect the final price on a specific car.

The table covers the standard sedans only. The CT5-V and the track-focused CT5-V Blackwing sit above them in price and are sold as separate performance models. Car and Driver publishes a range that spans the CT5 family and already includes the destination charge, which is why its top end is well above the table.

If you are shopping a V-series car, ask the dealer for the current window sticker, because pricing moves with options, and the Blackwing in particular can carry added taxes or fees.

Every new CT5 carries a destination charge for delivery from the factory. It is printed on the sticker and is the same for every buyer.

Add sales tax, registration, and a documentation fee set by the dealer, and the out-the-door price ends up noticeably above the MSRP. Ask for an itemized quote before you visit in person.

Comparing the model years shows the direction of prices. The 2025 entry price and top standard price were both lower than the 2026 figures, which is consistent with the destination charge also being lower the year before.

The gap between model years is a useful negotiating reference. If a dealer still has a leftover 2025 car, you may find it priced below a comparable 2026, though the cars can differ in equipment and warranty start date.

• Drivetrain. All-wheel drive costs more than rear-wheel drive on both trims.
• Engine. Higher-output engine options appear at certain trims and raise the price.
• Packages. Technology, driver-assistance, and appearance packages are often sold as bundles.
• Dealer practice. Some dealers sell below MSRP, others at sticker, and a few add market adjustments on high-demand trims.
• Incentives. Manufacturer rebates and financing offers change by month and region.

Luxury sedans lose value faster than trucks and crossovers, so a used CT5 can undercut a new one by a meaningful margin. The tradeoffs are shorter remaining warranty coverage and an unknown service history. If you buy used, ask for records, run a vehicle history report, and have an independent shop inspect the car before you pay.

Certified pre-owned cars from Cadillac dealers usually cost more than private-party listings but include a dealer inspection and added warranty. Compare the extra cost with the coverage you receive.

The sticker lists the base price for the trim, then each factory option with its own price, then the destination charge, and finally a total. If the total is far above the starting prices in this guide, look at the options block to see which packages are on the car. A car with several packages can be priced well above the starting figure without any dealer markup at all.

The sticker does not include sales tax, registration, or dealer fees, so those come on top when you receive the final purchase agreement.

• Is the quote based on MSRP, or does it include dealer-added accessories?
• Which trim, drivetrain, and engine is on the car?
• What manufacturer incentives are active on this model year?
• How much will the dealer give for my trade-in, quoted separately?
• Are there any fees besides destination, tax, and registration?