2016 Cadillac CTS
7 trims · 17 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$45,560 – $83,995
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Standard
Total price (Standard MSRP)
$45,560
Typical monthly
$902/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Standard
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $45,560 – $47,560
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 268 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.7
- Max towing
- —
Luxury
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $51,285 – $55,285
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 268 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.7
- Max towing
- —
Performance
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $56,285 – $60,285
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 268 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.7
- Max towing
- —
V-Sport
- MSRP
- $59,955
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/24
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 430 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.7
- Max towing
- —
Premium
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $60,685 – $64,685
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 268 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.7
- Max towing
- —
V-Sport Premium
- MSRP
- $69,955
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/24
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 430 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.7
- Max towing
- —
Base
- MSRP
- $83,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/21
- Horsepower
- 640 hp
- Torque
- 630 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.7
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Standard2 configurations | Luxury4 configurations | Performance4 configurations | V-Sport | Premium4 configurations | V-Sport Premium | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,560 – $47,560 | $51,285 – $55,285 | $56,285 – $60,285 | $59,955 | $60,685 – $64,685 | $69,955 | $83,995 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/31 | 21/31 | 21/31 | 16/24 | 21/31 | 16/24 | 14/21 |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp | 420 hp | 268 hp | 420 hp | 640 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | 630 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 3.6L V6 gas | 2L I4 gas | 3.6L V6 gas | 6.2L V8 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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
- StandardgasLuxurygasPerformancegasV-SportgasPremiumgasV-Sport PremiumgasBasegas
- Fuel type
- Standardpremium unleaded (recommended)Luxurypremium unleaded (recommended)Performancepremium unleaded (recommended)V-Sportpremium unleaded (required)Premiumpremium unleaded (recommended)V-Sport Premiumpremium unleaded (required)Basepremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- StandardI4LuxuryI4PerformanceI4V-SportV6PremiumI4V-Sport PremiumV6BaseV8
- Displacement
- Standard2 LLuxury2 LPerformance2 LV-Sport3.6 LPremium2 LV-Sport Premium3.6 LBase6.2 L
- Horsepower
- Standard268 hpLuxury268 hpPerformance268 hpV-Sport420 hpPremium268 hpV-Sport Premium420 hpBase640 hp
- Torque
- Standard295 lb-ftLuxury295 lb-ftPerformance295 lb-ftV-Sport430 lb-ftPremium295 lb-ftV-Sport Premium430 lb-ftBase630 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Standard8-speed shiftable automaticLuxury8-speed shiftable automaticPerformance8-speed shiftable automaticV-Sport8-speed shiftable automaticPremium8-speed shiftable automaticV-Sport Premium8-speed shiftable automaticBase8-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Standardrear wheel driveLuxuryrear wheel drivePerformancerear wheel driveV-Sportrear wheel drivePremiumrear wheel driveV-Sport Premiumrear wheel driveBaserear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- StandardSedanLuxurySedanPerformanceSedanV-SportSedanPremiumSedanV-Sport PremiumSedanBaseSedan
- Doors
- Standard4Luxury4Performance4V-Sport4Premium4V-Sport Premium4Base4
- Seating
- Standard5Luxury5Performance5V-Sport5Premium5V-Sport Premium5Base5
- Length
- Standard195.5 inLuxury195.5 inPerformance195.5 inV-Sport195.5 inPremium195.5 inV-Sport Premium195.5 inBase197.6 in
- Width
- Standard72.2 inLuxury72.2 inPerformance72.2 inV-Sport72.2 inPremium72.2 inV-Sport Premium72.2 inBase72.2 in
- Height
- Standard57.2 inLuxury57.2 inPerformance57.2 inV-Sport57.2 inPremium57.2 inV-Sport Premium57.2 inBase57.2 in
- Wheelbase
- Standard114.6 inLuxury114.6 inPerformance114.6 inV-Sport114.6 inPremium114.6 inV-Sport Premium114.6 inBase114.6 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Standard13.7 cu ftLuxury13.7 cu ftPerformance13.7 cu ftV-Sport13.7 cu ftPremium13.7 cu ftV-Sport Premium13.7 cu ftBase13.7 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Standard13.7 cu ftLuxury—Performance—V-Sport—Premium—V-Sport Premium—Base13.7 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Standard3,655 lbsLuxury3,754 lbsPerformance3,765 lbsV-Sport3,986 lbsPremium3,782 lbsV-Sport Premium3,986 lbsBase4,145 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Standard19 galLuxury19 galPerformance19 galV-Sport19 galPremium19 galV-Sport Premium19 galBase19 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Standard25Luxury25Performance25V-Sport19Premium25V-Sport Premium19Base17
- City MPG
- Standard21Luxury21Performance21V-Sport16Premium21V-Sport Premium16Base14
- Highway MPG
- Standard31Luxury31Performance31V-Sport24Premium31V-Sport Premium24Base21
| Spec | Standard | Luxury | Performance | V-Sport | Premium | V-Sport Premium | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | V6 | I4 | V6 | V8 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 3.6 L | 2 L | 3.6 L | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp | 420 hp | 268 hp | 420 hp | 640 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | 630 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.5 in | 195.5 in | 195.5 in | 195.5 in | 195.5 in | 195.5 in | 197.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 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 | 57.2 in | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 114.6 in | 114.6 in | 114.6 in | 114.6 in | 114.6 in | 114.6 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||||||
| Cargo capacity | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 13.7 cu ft | — | — | — | — | — | 13.7 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,655 lbs | 3,754 lbs | 3,765 lbs | 3,986 lbs | 3,782 lbs | 3,986 lbs | 4,145 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 19 gal | 19 gal | 19 gal | 19 gal | 19 gal | 19 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 17 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 14 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 21 |
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2016 Cadillac CTS FAQ
- How much does the 2016 Cadillac CTS cost?
- The 2016 Cadillac CTS has a starting MSRP of $45,560, ranging up to $83,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Standard from $45,560; Luxury from $51,285; Performance from $56,285; V-Sport from $59,955; Premium from $60,685; V-Sport Premium from $69,955.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Cadillac CTS?
- The 2016 Cadillac CTS achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2016 Cadillac CTS have?
- The 2016 Cadillac CTS offers up to 13.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2016 Cadillac CTS tow?
- The 2016 Cadillac CTS has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- Is the 2016 Cadillac CTS safe?
- The 2016 Cadillac CTS earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2016 Cadillac CTS come in?
- The 2016 Cadillac CTS is available in 7 trims (17 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.