Cadillac CTS engine — 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling price snapshot
- Low
- $520
- Average
- $1,489
- High
- $3,274
Trim-specific price guide
Cadillac CTS Engine — 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling prices
Pricing for the 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling variant of the Cadillac CTS engine, aggregated from 142 salvage yard listings across 4 model years.
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Price summary
A used Cadillac CTS engine (3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling) costs $520 to $3,274, with a median asking price of $1,425. Based on 142 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,505
Grade B (good)$1,318
Grade C (fair)$1,500
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$900–$3,274115 listings
Grade BStandard used$650–$2,20015 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,500–$1,5002 listings
Grade XUngraded$520–$1,55010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $900–$3,274 | 115 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $650–$2,200 | 15 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,500–$1,500 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $520–$1,550 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,505
Grade B$1,318
Grade C$1,500
Ungraded$1,250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $520–$3,274 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling priced differently?
This pricing covers the 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling variant of the Cadillac CTS engine, based on 142 priced listings across 4 model years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019). Its $1,425 median is 25% below the Cadillac CTS engine overall median of $1,900.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling cost by year?
Other trims
Other Cadillac CTS engine variants
2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG), AWD
4 yrs$1,925$820 – $2,8622.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG), RWD
4 yrs$2,313$1,200 – $3,8803.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3)
1 yr$3,000$1,500 – $6,8003.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3, twin turbo)
3 yrs$2,669$1,700 – $6,0163.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), AWD
4 yrs$1,120$478 – $2,6753.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, engine cooling (opt KC4)
4 yrs$2,470$550 – $3,250Sdn, 2.0L VIN X (8th digit, opt LTG), AWD
1 yr$1,800$1,399 – $2,444Sdn, 2.0L VIN X (8th digit, opt LTG), RWD
1 yr$2,248$1,250 – $3,136Sdn, 3.6L, VIN 3 (8th digit, opt LFX), California emissions, (opt NU5), AWD
1 yr$1,167$799 – $4,029Common questions
Cadillac CTS engine (3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling) FAQ
How much is a used Cadillac CTS engine (3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling)?
Based on 142 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used Cadillac CTS engine in the 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling variant lists between $520 and $3,274, with a median asking price of $1,425.
Which Cadillac CTS years use the 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling engine?
The 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $1,505, Grade B has a median of $1,318, Grade C has a median of $1,500. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.