Cadillac CTS engine price snapshot
- Low
- $478
- Average
- $2,118
- High
- $8,995
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS engine?
Asking prices from 375 salvage yards in 38 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Cadillac CTS engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used Cadillac CTS engine costs $478 to $8,995, with a median asking price of $1,900. Based on 1,015 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2023 (12 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,895
Grade B (good)$1,800
Grade C (fair)$1,500
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$478–$8,600822 listings
Grade BStandard used$550–$2,70062 listings
Grade CVisible wear$660–$2,0005 listings
Grade XUngraded$520–$8,995126 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $478–$8,600 | 822 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $550–$2,700 | 62 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $660–$2,000 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $520–$8,995 | 126 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,895
Grade B$1,800
Grade C$1,500
Ungraded$2,200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $478–$8,995 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS engine is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS engine listings at 375 salvage yards across 38 states. California supplies the most, with 213 listings (18% of the total) from 50 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $1,450, while Texas yards ask $2,490, 72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 213 | 50 | $2,000+5% |
| Florida | 110 | 31 | $2,000+5% |
| Texas | 107 | 25 | $2,490+31% |
| Michigan | 86 | 31 | $1,852-3% |
| Arizona | 73 | 19 | $2,200+16% |
| Illinois | 69 | 28 | $1,997+5% |
| North Carolina | 49 | 17 | $1,595-16% |
| Georgia | 46 | 15 | $1,450-24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,900 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,900
- Cadillac CTS median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,850–$4,900
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. 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
3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling43 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$1,390$900 – $2,787
3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, engine cooling (opt KC4)42 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$2,470$550 – $3,250
6.2L (VIN 6, 8th digit, opt LT4)
2 listingsInterchange 2016–2023$8,995$7,500 – $8,995Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac CTS engine cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 26% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,895.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), AWD, lists at a $1,150 median, while 6.2L (VIN 6, 8th digit, opt LT4) commands $8,995, a 682% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $1,740, while 2018 tops the table at $2,200. Parts from 2014–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 23% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,475), 140% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 11% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,137) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
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 prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsCadillacCTS
Elantra$2,475
CTS$1,900
$575 diff5,273 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsCadillacCTS
Civic$792
CTS$1,900
$1,108 diff4,741 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsCadillacCTS
RAV4$2,137
CTS$1,900
$237 diff3,658 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$6,350
CTS$1,900
$4,450 diff3,597 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$5,038
CTS$1,900
$3,138 diff3,481 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsCadillacCTS
F150$3,273
CTS$1,900
$1,373 diff3,451 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±178%
BMW X3
$3,300median
$900$12,644
BMWwide ±154%
BMW X5
$7,060median
$1,200$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$270$5,031
Chevywide ±112%
Chevy Malibu
$1,250median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,138median
$1,200$12,637
Chevywide ±128%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,750median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Dodgewide ±285%
Dodge Charger
$2,734median
$890$16,500
Dodgewide ±123%
Dodge Durango
$3,496median
$1,400$10,000
Fordwide ±195%
Ford Edge
$1,623median
$294$6,633
Fordwide ±204%
Ford Escape
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Common questions
Cadillac CTS engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $1,900 across 1,015 priced listings from 375 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,895. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,740.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS engine?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS engine replacement typically runs $2,850–$4,900 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,900, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. 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 years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS engine fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.