Cadillac CTS transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $150
- Average
- $917
- High
- $4,605
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS transmission?
Asking prices from 376 salvage yards in 41 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 transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Cadillac CTS transmission costs $150 to $4,605, with a median asking price of $773. Based on 889 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2019 (9 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$775
Grade B (good)$685
Grade C (fair)$500
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$150–$3,672706 listings
Grade BStandard used$300–$1,72091 listings
Grade CVisible wear$200–$5004 listings
Grade XUngraded$175–$4,60588 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $150–$3,672 | 706 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $300–$1,720 | 91 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $200–$500 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $175–$4,605 | 88 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$775
Grade B$685
Grade C$500
Ungraded$950
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $150–$4,605 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS transmission is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS transmission listings at 376 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 194 listings (22% of the total) from 54 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $473, while Illinois yards ask $888, 88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 194 | 54 | $473-39% |
| California | 59 | 32 | $858+11% |
| Illinois | 52 | 21 | $888+15% |
| Michigan | 49 | 28 | $725-6% |
| Georgia | 47 | 14 | $664-14% |
| North Carolina | 47 | 18 | $820+6% |
| Kentucky | 43 | 12 | $748-3% |
| Missouri | 41 | 18 | $869+12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $773 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $773
- Cadillac CTS median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,345–$2,575
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac CTS transmission cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS transmission 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 55% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $775.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (AT), 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3, twin turbo), lists at a $440 median, while (AT), 3.6L, VIN S (8th digit, opt LGX), AWD commands $1,600, a 264% 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 $443, while 2019 tops the table at $1,150. Parts from 2011–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 10% above the Ram 1500 ($705), 70% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,548), and 62% below the Ford F150 ($2,060) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
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 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsCadillacCTS
1500$705
CTS$773
$68 diff7,051 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsCadillacCTS
1500$2,548
CTS$773
$1,775 diff6,548 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsCadillacCTS
F150$2,060
CTS$773
$1,287 diff6,314 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsCadillacCTS
1500$2,525
CTS$773
$1,752 diff6,060 listings
TransmissioncompareRam3500vsCadillacCTS
3500$3,444
CTS$773
$2,671 diff5,800 listings
TransmissioncompareFordExplorervsCadillacCTS
Explorer$1,564
CTS$773
$791 diff4,739 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±214%
BMW X3
$940median
$155$4,175
BMWwide ±252%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±248%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$125$3,594
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Malibu
$1,946median
$405$4,614
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,548median
$1,177$5,665
Chevywide ±74%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,570median
$1,350$5,144
Chevywide ±75%
Chevy Traverse
$2,900median
$750$5,097
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$1,800median
$308$10,666
Dodgewide ±304%
Dodge Charger
$750median
$147$4,700
Dodgewide ±133%
Dodge Durango
$1,290median
$433$3,862
Fordwide ±277%
Ford Edge
$1,219median
$200$6,944
Fordwide ±95%
Ford Escape
$2,054median
$867$4,790
Common questions
Cadillac CTS transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $773 across 889 priced listings from 376 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $775. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $443.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS transmission?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS transmission replacement typically runs $1,345–$2,575 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $773, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. 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 transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS transmission 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.