Cadillac CTS radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $189
- High
- $725
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS radiator?
Asking prices from 190 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 radiator
What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →
Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary
A used Cadillac CTS radiator costs $50 to $725, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 754 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2024 (14 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$153
Grade B (good)$120
Grade C (fair)$70
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$725650 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$23325 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$10011 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$62068 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$725 | 650 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$233 | 25 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$100 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$620 | 68 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$153
Grade B$120
Grade C$70
Ungraded$120
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$725 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS radiator is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS radiator listings at 190 salvage yards across 38 states. Florida supplies the most, with 177 listings (23% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Illinois yards ask $153, 53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 177 | 36 | $138-8% |
| California | 123 | 23 | $100-33% |
| Illinois | 72 | 13 | $153+2% |
| Texas | 72 | 12 | $123-18% |
| Michigan | 38 | 12 | $100-33% |
| Indiana | 30 | 4 | $139-7% |
| Arizona | 26 | 9 | $104-31% |
| Tennessee | 25 | 9 | $139-7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Cadillac CTS median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $340–$750
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Base, 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3), (V-Sport), main38 listingsInterchange 2014–2019$175$74 – $725
Base, 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3), (V-Sport), auxiliary13 listingsInterchange 2014–2019$138$60 – $301
Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac CTS radiator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS radiator 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 119% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $153.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Base, 2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LTG), lists at a $98 median, while Base, 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3), (V-Sport), main commands $175, a 79% 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 $115, while 2018 tops the table at $177. Parts from 2014–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 50% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 25% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 3% below the Ford Explorer ($155) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used radiator: what to check
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
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 radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$300
CTS$150
$150 diff7,768 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$200
CTS$150
$50 diff6,079 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsCadillacCTS
Explorer$155
CTS$150
$5 diff4,936 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsCadillacCTS
Wrangler$170
CTS$150
$20 diff4,916 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$200
CTS$150
$50 diff4,738 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsCadillacCTS
1500$201
CTS$150
$51 diff4,502 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±271%
BMW X3
$190median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±311%
BMW X5
$232median
$50$1,493
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Equinox
$165median
$45$595
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$415
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±332%
Dodge Challenger
$125median
$44$873
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Dodgewide ±158%
Dodge Durango
$159median
$35$538
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Edge
$162median
$40$463
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Escape
$165median
$35$473
Common questions
Cadillac CTS radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $150 across 754 priced listings from 190 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $153. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $115.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS radiator?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS radiator replacement typically runs $340–$750 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $150, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. 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 radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS radiator fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 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.