Cadillac CTS axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $130
- High
- $342
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS axle shaft?
Asking prices from 214 salvage yards in 34 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Cadillac CTS axle shaft
What the axle shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used axle shaft price guide →
Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary
A used Cadillac CTS axle shaft costs $35 to $342, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 1,848 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2019 (11 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$124
Grade C (fair)$40
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$3421,702 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$23284 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$1953 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$20059 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$342 | 1,702 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$232 | 84 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$195 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$200 | 59 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$124
Grade C$40
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$342 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS axle shaft is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS axle shaft listings at 214 salvage yards across 34 states. Florida supplies the most, with 538 listings (29% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $61, while North Carolina yards ask $135, 121% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 538 | 23 | $110+11% |
| California | 287 | 27 | $75-24% |
| Arizona | 211 | 10 | $61-38% |
| Georgia | 187 | 15 | $95-4% |
| South Carolina | 81 | 9 | $100+1% |
| North Carolina | 62 | 9 | $135+36% |
| Texas | 62 | 22 | $70-29% |
| Nevada | 40 | 4 | $88-11% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Cadillac CTS median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac CTS axle shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS axle shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 150% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, jackshaft, lists at a $60 median, while rear, 6.2L (supercharged), RH commands $227, a 278% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2016 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 66% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 51% below the Mercedes C Class ($202), and 54% below the Mercedes E Class ($215) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used axle shaft: what to check
- Inspect CV boots for cracks. A torn boot means the joint has likely ingested grit.
- Confirm ABS ring compatibility with your sensor setup.
- Left and right shafts usually differ in length, so verify the side.
- Spin the joints through full articulation and listen for clicking.
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What other Cadillac CTS parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$20$445
02wide ±236%
Brake Caliper
$70median
$20$350
03wide ±205%
Car Radio
$171median
$30$731
04wide ±169%
Air Bag
$124median
$35$455
05wide ±120%
Steering Column
$156median
$60$435
06wide ±163%
Control Arm
$75median
$35$280
07wide ±136%
Wheels
$249median
$65$740
08wide ±180%
Side Mirror
$147median
$40$569
09wide ±282%
Grille
$166median
$28$963
10wide ±285%
AC Condenser
$100median
$30$600
11wide ±107%
Center Console
$156median
$40$375
12wide ±126%
Front Seat
$281median
$60$770
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac CTS axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$287
CTS$99
$188 diff12,639 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$202
CTS$99
$103 diff11,193 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$215
CTS$99
$116 diff10,313 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepCherokeevsCadillacCTS
Cherokee$96
CTS$99
$3 diff10,001 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsCadillacCTS
Fe$126
CTS$99
$27 diff9,514 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsCadillacCTS
Cherokee$150
CTS$99
$51 diff9,334 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±268%
BMW X3
$206median
$40$1,144
BMWwide ±174%
BMW X5
$225median
$40$823
Chevywide ±210%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$32$493
Chevywide ±214%
Chevy Malibu
$90median
$30$415
Chevywide ±131%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$50$468
Chevywide ±159%
Chevy Tahoe
$139median
$50$493
Chevywide ±171%
Chevy Traverse
$137median
$25$493
Dodgewide ±237%
Dodge Challenger
$190median
$35$937
Dodgewide ±252%
Dodge Charger
$155median
$30$812
Dodgewide ±228%
Dodge Durango
$127median
$30$609
Fordwide ±166%
Ford Edge
$110median
$35$400
Fordwide ±171%
Ford Escape
$114median
$25$415
Common questions
Cadillac CTS axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $99 across 1,848 priced listings from 214 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS axle shaft replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $99, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Cadillac CTS model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Cadillac CTS axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS axle shaft fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.