2016 Cadillac CTS engine — 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,500
- Average
- $3,363
- High
- $6,800
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2016 Cadillac CTS Engine — 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3) prices
Trim-specific pricing for the 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3) variant of the 2016 Cadillac CTS engine, built from 44 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
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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.
Price summary
A used 2016 Cadillac CTS engine (3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3)) costs $1,500 to $6,800, with a median asking price of $3,000. Based on 44 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$3,575
Grade B (good)$2,170
Grade C (fair)$1,500
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,970–$6,80035 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,825–$2,1908 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,500–$1,5001 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,970–$6,800 | 35 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,825–$2,190 | 8 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,500–$1,500 | 1 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$3,575
Grade B$2,170
Grade C$1,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,500–$6,800 overall range
Trim-specific context
How does the 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3) compare?
This pricing covers the 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3) variant of the 2016 Cadillac CTS engine, based on 44 priced listings. Its $3,000 median is 58% above the 2016 Cadillac CTS engine overall median of $1,901.
There are 6 other engine variants available for the 2016 Cadillac CTS.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Same year, other trims
What other 2016 Cadillac CTS engine variants are available?
2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG), AWD
49 listings$1,800$820 – $2,4693.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), AWD
48 listings$1,120$533 – $2,6753.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling
47 listings$1,547$650 – $2,9202.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG), RWD
43 listings$2,639$1,575 – $3,8803.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, engine cooling (opt KC4)
43 listings$2,470$550 – $3,2506.2L (VIN 6, 8th digit, opt LT4)
3 listings$7,500$6,000 – $8,995Back to full guide
2016 Cadillac CTS engine — all trims
Common questions
2016 Cadillac CTS engine (3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3)) FAQ
How much is a used 2016 Cadillac CTS engine (3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3))?
Based on 44 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Cadillac CTS engine in the 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3) variant lists between $1,500 and $6,800, with a median asking price of $3,000.
Which years use the 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3) engine?
In our current dataset, the 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3) variant appears only for the 2016 model year.