Used 2011 Cadillac CTS for sale 

The 2011 CTS Sedan is available in three different body variants i.e., sedan, coupe, wagon. The 2011 sedan variant of the CTS can be classified into five different trims namely, 3.0 Base, 3.0 Luxury, 3.0 Performance, 3.6 Performance, and 3.6 Premium. The sedan is available with a base price of $35,345 and goes up to $47,800 for the top-end trim. The sedan offers a variety of comfort features throughout the trim levels, some of them are 10-way power front seats, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and more.

The Performance trims of the sedan also get the option of packages such as the Luxury Level Two package, which offers rear parking sensors, a split-folding rear seat, heated and cooled front seats, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, keyless ignition/entry, and remote engine start. A rearview camera and the navigation system are optional on all but the base CTS.

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Since the base three trims offer similar engine power and torque output, we can easily choose the 3.0 Luxury trim. Along with getting a decent set of comfort and luxury features, the Luxury trim also gives you the option to add premium options to keep the comfort in check on the inside. All in all, choosing the Luxury trim with the Navigation system would be the best value for money option in the lineup.

Two different V6 are available with the 2011 Cadillac CTS. The base 3.0 trims come standard with a 3.0L V6 outputting 270 hp and 223 lb-ft of torque. The 3.6L V6 available on the top two trims offers better power and performance, exactly 306 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The standard drivetrain on both engines is a rear-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive remains an option for the automatic transmission models. 

While the base two trims come equipped with a 6-speed manual, the other trims in the lineup offer a better 6-speed automatic. The base sedan reached the 60 mph mark in 7.1 seconds, whereas the quarter-mile is completed in 15.1 seconds.

When it comes to the driving capability of the sedan, the CTS has more than enough athleticism along with a weighted steering wheel to give strong competition to the luxury offered by Europeans in the market. With 280 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque, Acura TL seals the deal in the output department in the segment. When comparing the 0-60 mph numbers, again TL leads the pack with a recorded time of 7 seconds.

Despite owning naturally aspirated V6s under their hoods, the sedans in the segment offer decent fuel economy figures to not put a lot of strain on the pocket. The base V6 engine of the CTS offers a city mileage of 18 mpg, 27 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. The lower-powered engine of the CTS does help in getting better mileage than the rivals in the segment.

The 3.6L V6 is not far behind as it also manages to put out fuel estimates of 18/27/21 mpg for city, highway, and combined, respectively. Compared to the sedans in the segment, both the rivals provide a combined mileage of 21 mpg. Owing to its slightly bigger fuel tank capacity of Acura TL, it holds the best in class range on the block, precisely 333 miles in the city and 481 miles on the highway.

The interior of the 2011 Cadillac CTS is one of the highlights of this luxury yet sporty offering. The materials used in the cabin of the sedan are of superior quality. The cabin is distinctly curated with elements of leather and soft plastics that look elegant and feel soft and premium.

However, the CTS has its fair share of problems. One of the biggest issues is the flat and stiff seats on the base trim which hinder the comfort inside the cabin. In terms of seating, the saloon can accommodate 5 passengers with maximum comfort as both the rows are adequately spacious. It also provides a cargo capacity of 13.6 cubic feet. 

All the sedans in the competition offer a seating configuration of 5, which is standard for the segment. When checking the comfort features available with the CTS for the year, the sedan does offer some decent features like dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power driver seat, premium vinyl "leatherette" upholstery, and more on its base trim. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ leads the race with 16.5 cubic feet of cargo space. Major interior features include-

• 10-way power front seats
• Leather upholstery
• Driver memory functions
• Wood-and-leather steering wheel
• Interior ambient lighting
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate control

Infotainment 

One expects luxury from a brand like Cadillac in all aspects and Cadillac CTS shows that. The sedan has a variety of tech to keep the passengers at ease during long journeys. Standard features like a Driver Information Center, an eight-speaker AM/FM/CD Bose audio system with SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and MP3 capability. The top-end Premium trim of the sedan also offers high-tech like a hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic and weather. Few key infotainment features include-

• Eight-speaker CD stereo with satellite radio
• Bluetooth and a six-CD changer
• 10-speaker surround-sound stereo with digital music storage
• USB/iPod audio interface
• Hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic and weather
• Driver Information Center

The defining features of the sedan have to be the bold two-segment grille along with chrome side air extractors and sculpted fenders, which manage to emphasize its athletic chassis. The front of the sedan holds a chrome surround grille which provides a handsome look.

The coupe-like sloping roofline at the back does eat out some of the headroom from the rear-row. The available sunroof for both front and rear seats gives the inmates a roomy cabin. The sedan sits on 17” alloy wheels as standard on the base trim, which gets upgraded to 18” in higher models.

When comparing the sedans on the table, Cadillac turns out to be the heaviest at 3,849 lbs, followed by Acura and Lincoln with 3,721 and 3,598 lbs, respectively. The overall dimensions of Lincoln MKZ are on the lower side in the competition and it also stands the lowest to the ground at 5.2 inches. The other two sedans in the competition stand at 5.9 inches above the ground. Key exterior highlights of the sedan include-

• Automatic headlights
• Fog lights
• Adaptive HID lamps
• Panoramic sunroof (Premium trim)
• Chrome tip exhaust
• Nineteen-inch wheels with all-season tires (Optional)

The federally run safety organization NHTSA has not tested the car for 2011 year, However, the IIHS has tested and attested Good ratings in the majority of tests. Along with these acceptable scores, the sedan does come with a wide range of safety features as standard or optional. Few standard features include stability and traction control, anti-lock disc brakes, front-side airbags, and more. Other major safety features available with the sedan are-

• GM's OnStar emergency communications system
• Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning
• Dual front impact airbags
• Side-impact bars
• Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags
• Rear parking sensors
• Brake assist
• Rear child safety locks

The Cadillac CTS has been in the game for around a decade now. The sedan offers decent power and torque output in the segment. The sedan has been synonymous with Cadillac’s luxury and sportiness but what the rivals offer is better luxury and performance in a similar price range. So, if Cadillac’s experience and its nimble handling are what you cherish, go with the 2011 CTS, otherwise, the rivals have better offerings as standard.