Used 2014 Cadillac CTS for sale 

The Cadillac CTS is available in six different trim levels that share two engine options between them. The trims are also distinguished by the set of features. The CTS falls in a price range that extends from $45,100 for its base variant to $69,100 for the top-of-the-line trim. Basic features include keyless entry, steering wheel controls, and mirror memory.

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We recommend buying the Premium trim of the Cadillac CTS with a 3.6L engine setup channeled as a four-wheel-drive variant to get the highest price-to-performance from your luxury sedan. It includes practical and pragmatic features like heated rear seats, adaptive cruise control, and automatic parking.

The Cadillac CTS features two distinct engine, transmission, and drivetrain options. As standard, the Cadillac CTS comes equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine that is good for 272 hp of engine power and 295 lb.-ft of torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and can be channeled as both rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive variants. In the acceleration, it helps the CTS to boost from a still to the 60 MPH mark in 6.2 seconds and quarter-mile comes in 14.8 seconds, recording a top speed of 133 MPH.

The more powerful engine option is a 3.6L V6 engine, which is capable of churning out 321 hp of power and 275 lb.-ft of torque. While both drivetrains are available as options, the rear-wheel-drive is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The V-Sport and V-Sport Premium trims are only available as rear-wheel-drive variants only.

In comparison, the Jaguar XF and BMW 5 Series make use of standard inline-4 engines. While the XF makes use of a rear-wheel-drivetrain, the 5 Series is the only one in the segment that is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. In the acceleration test, the Jaguar XF and BMW 5 Series are slower than the CTS and clock 6.6 and 6.7 seconds, respectively. The quarter-mile run is rather competitive, with each car recording almost similar timings.

The Cadillac CTS performs poorly when fuel economy is considered. Keeping in mind the luxurious stature and daily driving abilities of the CTS, the CTS’ combined average of 22 miles per gallon of fuel seems rather poor. It averages 19 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. Its fuel tank has a total capacity of 19-gallons, making it the largest tank in the segment. It can cover a total distance of 361 and 532 miles in the city and on the highway, respectively. With the more powerful V6 engine, fuel efficiency further drops to 21 MPG.

In comparison, the Jaguar XF is a notch above the CTS, averaging 23 MPG, while the 5 Series is the most efficient car in the segment managing 26 miles per gallon of fuel. Both cars feature a similarly-sized tank and can cover a competitive range in the segment. BMW stands at the front with the best-in-class highway range of 610.5 miles.

Cadillac has not foregone any chance to make the CTS plusher and more opulent than it already is. The use of a leather-wrapped steering wheel as a basic inclusion speaks volumes about the CTS’s capability to provide an upmarket aura. The wooden accents or carbon fiber trims that feature inside the cabin make it look rather quirky and exciting. The display screen that sits in the center and extends to the central console is striking and appealing in its appearance. The provision of steering-mounted controls adds practicality to the cabin, as does the storage space beneath the central armrest.

The seats in themselves are supremely comfortable, and with the leather upholstery, feel luxuriant. The ride is refined and compliant, which is further enhanced by the tranquility of the cabin. Even during high-speed cornering, the Cadillac CTS maintains character. However, where it does lose out is it is constrained and restricted cargo capacity, which is only good for a bag and a half. The trunk volume of 13.7 cubic feet is the lowest in the segment.

In comparison, while the Jaguar XF and BMW 5 Series have relatively lower space for front-seat passengers, they provide maximum comfort to front-seat occupants. In terms of cargo capacity, however, the Jaguar XF takes the considerable lead with a trunk volume of 17.7 cubic feet. Some salient interior features include:

• Keyless Start
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Cruise Control
• Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Interior Air Filtration
• Front and Rear Cupholders

How intuitive is the 2014 Cadillac CTS infotainment system?

With the 2014 iteration of the Cadillac CTS, the biggest update is the adaptation of the brand’s latest electronic interface, but it does lack some intuitiveness.

The 8-inch display screen that sits in the middle of the cabin comes equipped with Bluetooth connectivity and AM/FM stereo connected to 10-speaker Bose Sound System. Some other infotainment features include:

• Satellite Radio
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• USB Connection
• Radio Data System
• Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
• Memory Card Slot

The Cadillac CTS looks astonishingly beautiful. It is a unification of modernity with subtleness and aggression. The headlights look imposing coupled with the front grille that houses the Cadillac logo. The linearity in the headlights also extends to its fog lamps. The rear trunk lid spoiler adds a dash of sportiness to the car. The use of 17/18-inch alloy wheels adds depth to the overall design.

The Cadillac CTS weighs 3,615 lbs and is the lightest vehicle. It has a total length of 195.5 inches, making it the longest car in the segment. It is 72.2 inches wide and 57.2 inches tall. While its ground clearance is not known, the Cadillac CTS sports a wheelbase of 114.6 inches.

In comparison, the BMW 5 Series and Jaguar XF have a curb weight of 4,001 and 3,660 lbs, respectively. The Jaguar XF is the widest car in the segment, while the 5 Series is the tallest at 73.9 and 57.6 inches, respectively. In terms of wheelbase, the BMW 5 Series is the longest, while the Jaguar XF measures almost similarly. Some standout exterior features include:

• Black Chrome Sport Grille
• Front License Plate Holder
• Sun/moonroof
• 17/18-inch Wheels
• Wheel Locks

While overall safety rating is not known, the CTS does score 5-stars in a few crash-tests conducted by the NHTSA. It comes equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes that bestow upon it a decent halting distance. As standard, it comes with features like driver and passenger airbags, traction control, and child safety locks. Except for the Standard variant, the CTS features a blind-spot monitor, lane departure warning system, and cross-traffic alert. Some other safety specifications include:

• Daytime Running Lights
• Electronic Stability Control
• Child Safety Locks
• Brake Assist
• Tire-Pressure Monitoring System
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors

The Cadillac CTS’ long due changes seem like a befitting fit in the segment. Its aggression and fierceness are not just limited to its design, rather they extend to its performance. The Cadillac CTS is both the fastest and quickest car in the segment, however, power and performance do come at the cost of fuel efficiency. Its distinctive cabin and exterior build are praiseworthy, and so are its infotainment and safety features. The value that the CTS adds to the segment is far superior to its minor flaws, and we find no reason to throw out the CTS from our list of viable options.