Cadillac CTS tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $473
- High
- $1,635
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS tailgate?
Asking prices from 132 salvage yards in 23 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
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Part overview
About the Cadillac CTS tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Cadillac CTS tailgate costs $50 to $1,635, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 462 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2019 (9 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS tailgate is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS tailgate listings at 132 salvage yards across 23 states. California supplies the most, with 158 listings (34% of the total) from 30 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $237, while Ohio yards ask $1,385, 484% 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 | 158 | 30 | $300 |
| Florida | 98 | 35 | $237-21% |
| Texas | 77 | 24 | $270-10% |
| Georgia | 27 | 11 | $300 |
| Arizona | 16 | 5 | $405+35% |
| Tennessee | 12 | 1 | $899+200% |
| Ohio | 10 | 3 | $1,385+362% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $300 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Cadillac CTS median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $445–$825
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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
V-Series (6.2L supercharged), carbon fiber spoiler (opt CFZ)10 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$1,480$600 – $1,560
V-Series (6.2L supercharged), w/o carbon fiber spoiler4 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$1,000$850 – $1,110
Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac CTS tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS tailgate 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Base, w/o spoiler, lists at a $270 median, while V-Series (6.2L supercharged), carbon fiber spoiler (opt CFZ) commands $1,480, a 448% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $240, while 2019 tops the table at $850. Parts from 2011–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 30% below the Ford Mustang ($431), 59% below the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 25% below the Chevy Camaro ($400) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsCadillacCTS
Mustang$431
CTS$300
$131 diff5,644 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$739
CTS$300
$439 diff5,619 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsCadillacCTS
Camaro$400
CTS$300
$100 diff4,860 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsCadillacCTS
F250$1,054
CTS$300
$754 diff4,086 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsCadillacCTS
Elantra$600
CTS$300
$300 diff3,595 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsCadillacCTS
F150$850
CTS$300
$550 diff3,322 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±131%
Audi A6
$1,231median
$200$3,425
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
Cadillacwide ±87%
Cadillac CT5
$663median
$240$1,400
Cadillacwide ±129%
Cadillac Escalade
$793median
$273$2,315
Cadillacwide ±77%
Cadillac XT4
$950median
$250$1,720
Cadillacspread ±50%
Cadillac XT5
$1,150median
$690$1,850
Common questions
Cadillac CTS tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $300 across 462 priced listings from 132 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $240.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS tailgate?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS tailgate replacement typically runs $445–$825 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $300, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS tailgate fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.