2018 Cadillac CTS engine — 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling price snapshot
- Low
- $520
- Average
- $1,247
- High
- $1,650
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2018 Cadillac CTS Engine — 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling prices
Trim-specific pricing for the 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling variant of the 2018 Cadillac CTS engine, built from 9 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
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Price summary
A used 2018 Cadillac CTS engine (3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling) costs $520 to $1,650, with a median asking price of $1,282. Based on 9 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,505
Grade C (fair)$1,500
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,075–$1,6506 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,500–$1,5001 listings
Grade XUngraded$520–$9002 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,075–$1,650 | 6 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,500–$1,500 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $520–$900 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,505
Grade C$1,500
Ungraded$900
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $520–$1,650 overall range
Trim-specific context
How does the 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling compare?
This pricing covers the 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling variant of the 2018 Cadillac CTS engine, based on 9 priced listings. Its $1,282 median is 42% below the 2018 Cadillac CTS engine overall median of $2,200.
There are 6 other engine variants available for the 2018 Cadillac CTS.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Same trim, other years
3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling in other model years
Same year, other trims
What other 2018 Cadillac CTS engine variants are available?
3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, engine cooling (opt KC4)
31 listings$2,490$550 – $3,2503.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3, twin turbo)
26 listings$2,669$1,700 – $5,1502.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG), RWD
11 listings$2,200$1,500 – $3,0252.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG), AWD
9 listings$1,925$1,070 – $2,2223.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), AWD
6 listings$800$588 – $1,0996.2L (VIN 6, 8th digit, opt LT4)
2 listings$8,995$7,500 – $8,995Back to full guide
2018 Cadillac CTS engine — all trims
Common questions
2018 Cadillac CTS engine (3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling) FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Cadillac CTS engine (3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling)?
Based on 9 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Cadillac CTS engine in the 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), RWD, w/o engine cooling variant lists between $520 and $1,650, with a median asking price of $1,282.
Which 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 may differ by year.