Cadillac CTS engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $85
- High
- $125
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS engine computer?
Asking prices from 57 salvage yards in 8 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
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Part overview
About the Cadillac CTS engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Cadillac CTS engine computer costs $55 to $125, with a median asking price of $82. Based on 448 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2023 (14 model years), updated Oct 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$82
Grade B (good)$82
Grade C (fair)$72
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$125285 listings
Grade BStandard used$55–$125103 listings
Grade CVisible wear$61–$909 listings
Grade XUngraded$55–$12551 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$125 | 285 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $55–$125 | 103 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $61–$90 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $55–$125 | 51 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$82
Grade B$82
Grade C$72
Ungraded$82
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$125 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS engine computer is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS engine computer listings at 57 salvage yards across 8 states. Texas supplies the most, with 278 listings (48% of the total) from 17 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $60, while California yards ask $100, 67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 278 | 17 | $92+12% |
| Arizona | 208 | 13 | $82 |
| Florida | 79 | 11 | $60-27% |
| California | 12 | 10 | $100+22% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $82 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $82
- Cadillac CTS median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$530
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Electronic Control Module, 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX)39 listingsInterchange 2016–2022$82$65 – $89
Electronic Control Module, 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3, twin turbo)21 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$96$60 – $125
Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac CTS engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS engine computer sit in a fairly tight band around the $82 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 14% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $82.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), lists at a $82 median, while Electronic Control Module, 6.2L (supercharged) commands $96, a 17% 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 $70, while 2019 tops the table at $89. Parts from 2016–2022 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 27% below the Honda Accord ($112), 26% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 35% below the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Cadillac CTS parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$20$445
02wide ±236%
Brake Caliper
$70median
$20$350
03wide ±155%
Axle Shaft
$99median
$35$342
04wide ±205%
Car Radio
$171median
$30$731
05wide ±169%
Air Bag
$124median
$35$455
06wide ±120%
Steering Column
$156median
$60$435
07wide ±163%
Control Arm
$75median
$35$280
08wide ±136%
Wheels
$249median
$65$740
09wide ±180%
Side Mirror
$147median
$40$569
10wide ±282%
Grille
$166median
$28$963
11wide ±285%
AC Condenser
$100median
$30$600
12wide ±107%
Center Console
$156median
$40$375
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac CTS engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsCadillacCTS
Accord$112
CTS$82
$30 diff8,653 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsCadillacCTS
Civic$111
CTS$82
$29 diff8,488 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsCadillacCTS
Elantra$126
CTS$82
$44 diff8,044 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsCadillacCTS
Pilot$125
CTS$82
$43 diff5,561 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsCadillacCTS
Tucson$156
CTS$82
$74 diff5,254 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsCadillacCTS
RAV4$161
CTS$82
$79 diff4,604 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Audiwide ±188%
Audi Q3
$200median
$50$800
Cadillacwide ±150%
Cadillac CT5
$169median
$40$548
Cadillacwide ±148%
Cadillac Escalade
$166median
$40$530
Cadillacwide ±96%
Cadillac XT4
$146median
$50$330
Cadillacwide ±174%
Cadillac XT5
$99median
$40$385
Common questions
Cadillac CTS engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $82 across 448 priced listings from 57 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $82. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $70.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS engine computer?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS engine computer replacement typically runs $175–$530 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $82, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS engine computer fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.