2012 Cadillac CTS
4 trims · 25 configurations · Sedan, Coupe, Wagon
Starting MSRP
$35,915 – $63,215
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$35,915
Typical monthly
$711/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
9 configurations
- MSRP
- $35,915 – $63,215
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/26
- Horsepower
- 270 hp
- Torque
- 223 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.6
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
Luxury
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $39,050 – $44,050
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/26
- Horsepower
- 270 hp
- Torque
- 223 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.6
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
Performance
6 configurations
- MSRP
- $42,290 – $46,090
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/27
- Horsepower
- 318 hp
- Torque
- 275 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.6
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
Premium
6 configurations
- MSRP
- $48,150 – $51,650
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/27
- Horsepower
- 318 hp
- Torque
- 275 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10.5
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base9 configurations | Luxury4 configurations | Performance6 configurations | Premium6 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,915 – $63,215 | $39,050 – $44,050 | $42,290 – $46,090 | $48,150 – $51,650 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 16/26 | 16/26 | 18/27 | 18/27 |
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 270 hp | 318 hp | 318 hp |
| Torque | 223 lb-ft | 223 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3L V6 gas | 3L V6 gas | 3.6L V6 gas | 3.6L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 10.5 |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasLuxurygasPerformancegasPremiumgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedLuxuryregular unleadedPerformanceregular unleadedPremiumregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseV6LuxuryV6PerformanceV6PremiumV6
- Displacement
- Base3 LLuxury3 LPerformance3.6 LPremium3.6 L
- Horsepower
- Base270 hpLuxury270 hpPerformance318 hpPremium318 hp
- Torque
- Base223 lb-ftLuxury223 lb-ftPerformance275 lb-ftPremium275 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base6-speed manualLuxury6-speed manualPerformance6-speed shiftable automaticPremium6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Baserear wheel driveLuxuryrear wheel drivePerformancerear wheel drivePremiumrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSedanLuxurySedanPerformanceSedanPremiumCoupe
- Doors
- Base4Luxury4Performance4Premium2
- Seating
- Base5Luxury5Performance5Premium4
- Length
- Base191.3 inLuxury191.3 inPerformance191.3 inPremium188.5 in
- Width
- Base72.5 inLuxury72.5 inPerformance72.5 inPremium74.1 in
- Height
- Base58 inLuxury58 inPerformance58 inPremium56 in
- Wheelbase
- Base113.4 inLuxury113.4 inPerformance113.4 inPremium113.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base13.6 cu ftLuxury13.6 cu ftPerformance13.6 cu ftPremium10.5 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base13.6 cu ftLuxury13.6 cu ftPerformance13.6 cu ftPremium—
- Max towing
- Base1,000 lbsLuxury1,000 lbsPerformance1,000 lbsPremium—
- Curb weight
- Base3,854 lbsLuxury3,854 lbsPerformance3,920 lbsPremium3,898 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base18 galLuxury18 galPerformance18 galPremium18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base19Luxury19Performance21Premium21
- City MPG
- Base16Luxury16Performance18Premium18
- Highway MPG
- Base26Luxury26Performance27Premium27
| Spec | Base | Luxury | Performance | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L | 3 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 270 hp | 318 hp | 318 hp |
| Torque | 223 lb-ft | 223 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 191.3 in | 191.3 in | 191.3 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.5 in | 72.5 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 58 in | 58 in | 58 in | 56 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 113.4 in | 113.4 in | 113.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 13.6 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft | 10.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 13.6 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft | — |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | — |
| Curb weight | 3,854 lbs | 3,854 lbs | 3,920 lbs | 3,898 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 18 gal | 18 gal | 18 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
| City MPG | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
| Highway MPG | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |