2013 Cadillac CTS Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 26 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
270 -318
Seats
4 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Pam C
Best caddy in the world too drive. It is very smooth to drive.
I have never had any problems with my Cadillac SUV. It is very easy to drive. There is plenty of legroom. You can haul anything in. The keyless entry is the best. The radio is very nice with plenty of speakers. It lets you know when theres a car beside you.
accountCircle annette J
Proud Cadillac cts4 owner, best purchase I have made.
The performance is great, some features like automatic starter is great to have. Service engine light comes on a lot the code always read need a new gas cap after replacing a week later same thing and it will not allow automatic start to work. The air vent gets stuck when using air condition and make popping noises for about sixty seconds. I love everything else about it.
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accountCircle wade k
The Cadillac CTS is a sporty 4 door sedan.
The Cadillac CTS is a very sporty looking sedan, and is very reliable. It has surprising power for a v6 engine and has very good handling. Lots of legroom in the backseat.
accountCircle Cindy P
Luxury and comfortable with lots of space inside. Loads of trunk room.
Very comfortable to drive long distance in. Good gas mileage. Goes through the snow without much problem.
accountCircle Taylor A
2013 Cadillac cts - excellent ride.
This car is a luxury vehicle through and through. It is a smooth ride both city driving and high driving. The driver and passengers have plenty of legroom and extra comfort in their seats. The small details in this vehicle are what make the difference.
accountCircle Bryan D
Looks great but underpowered for its size.
Overall I am very happy with my Cadillac cts performance sedan. The look is stunning and the feel of the vehicle on the road is exceptional in the turns. There are only two things I feel are lacking. First, I feel it is underpowered with a 6 cylinder engine for the weight of the car. Second, the suspension is a little rough.
accountCircle Maria G
My Cadillac cts best friend.
I love my vehicle! My favorite part is my heated steering wheel which always keeps my hands warm. However I also love the controls on my steering wheel which allow me to adjust the volume of the radio, switch the song/radio station, and answer phone calls. I also find the backup camera extremely useful. My one issue is that I do not love having a touch screen because it does not always work so I cannot always utilize all of my vehicle's features.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kayla M
Overall the Cadillac cts is a middle of the road luxury vehicle.
Bought my 2013 Cadillac cts used and had no problems with it the first year. During the second year a small pin broke off in the transmission and caused the car to basically drop from 60 mph to 30 mph on the highway. This was obviously a huge problem and was extremely expensive to fix. I hear this is a common issue. Other than that it is a pretty economical choice for a luxury vehicle. My wife sometimes drives it and complains that the entire back of the vehicle is a blind spot. I can see easily while driving it though.
accountCircle Jennifer P
2013 cts coupe. Looks great but does not handle well.
I love the look of the car. There’s nothing on the road that looks like it for the price. It is very sporty and nice. The interior is very comfortable. This car makes terrible U-turns and I have had many mechanical issues with it. I have had two oil leaks and for some reason I have to have the breaks worked on every few months.
accountCircle Shay C
It really saves on gas 25 dollars and the tank is full for three days maybe four.
I have a very nice blue car. It is a very good car. It saves gas a lot. The car also has very low mileage. There are no burn marks on the seats. Ac and heat work wonderful. Brand new motor and brake pads.
accountCircle Lisa L
2013 Cadillac in great condition and looks classy.
My Cadillac is an older model 2013. It has a pretty smooth ride. The color is blue gray which is not my favorite but it was a good buy at the time. When the car is washed and waxed it really looks slick. I wish it had a sunroof however. The wheels are nice looking when clean and shined. The problem I have with it now is a whining noise. Not sure what it is. The inside of the car is smaller than a full size car which I do not like. If you have a bigger person driving it is not comfortable for them. They have to have the seat back as far as it can go and the seat also needs to be lowered to the lowest setting. The gas mileage is pretty decent. The car rides really low so if you drive over anything of not on a straight smooth road you will bottom out on the front of the car. The GPS is a nice feature of the car and it still works which is surprising for a 2013 model. Other than that I think that about sums it up on this vehicle.
accountCircle Kayla E
The welcome warmth of my Cadillac
There's really nothing wrong with it. I am fortunate to have an astounding and exceptional vehicle, I could not be more satisfied with such a greatly made machine. The craftsmanship is exquisite and it runs incredibly smoothly. The seats are extremely comfortable, and the steering wheel never gets scalding in hot weather. The AC is phenomenal and the windshield wipers do their job in great, profound ways.
accountCircle Dqu N
I like the leather seats. The adjustable seats. I like the moonroof.
I am constantly having issues with the transmission and the coolant system. I do love my car but these are some issues I have ran into and constantly. I would recommend someone purchasing this card as long as they have the money to keep up the vehicle.

Cadillac CTS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base Coupe
318 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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Luxury Sedan
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Base Wagon
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Luxury Wagon
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Performance Sedan
318 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Performance Coupe
318 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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Performance Wagon
318 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Coupe
318 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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Premium Sedan
318 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Wagon
318 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Cadillac CTS Owner Reviews

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5 stars 75%
4 stars 16%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 0%
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accountCircle Dqu N on April 21, 2021
I like the leather seats. The adjustable seats. I like the moonroof.
I am constantly having issues with the transmission and the coolant system. I do love my car but these are some issues I have ran into and constantly. I would recommend someone purchasing this card as long as they have the money to keep up the vehicle.
accountCircle Greg F on March 18, 2021
It is high quality and performs at a high level.
It is a quality vehicle that offers an excellent ride. It provides driver and passenger comforts. It has a very roomy trunk space. I have never had a major problem with my vehicle.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Don H.

It is fast & luxury brand so people will be impressed by look and speed of the vehicle. I really enjoy the inside looks like a batmobile if batman were to drive it in the current environment. I'd give this car an A.

likeFilled Lauretta H.

Excellent handling, smooth ride, leather interior, sunroof, auto windows automatic wipers. Rear wheel drive, recall on ignition switch, low clearance expensive maintenance expensive time consuming..

likeFilled Misty C.

The pros of the car is that it is sleek and drives great. Corners like a race car. The engine is silent. The mph can go 160 and it feels like your floating but still have control of the car. Moon roof is top of the line.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Don H.

There really are no cons except that it is mostly electrical so you might have issues with doors opening and closing. One time I got locked in the vehicle but that is when I read the manual to unlock and get out of it.

dislikeFilled Lauretta H.

So far nothing really except expensive maintenance, expensive parts, fuel mileage could be better. Not a lot of downsides drives well rides well. Not good in ice and snow conditions because of rear wheel drive.

dislikeFilled Misty C.

The cons to the car is that it is small and compact. The backseat is not ideal for any type of long trip. The front seats have to basically lay down so you can get your leg room that you need to drive and be a passenger.

Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2013 Cadillac CTS has an average owner rating of 4.72 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 16 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
4.88
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2013 Audi S6
4.83
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2013 Cadillac CTS
4.67

Ranks #7 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Cadillac CTS has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #7 of 17 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2013 Lexus ES
40 MPG
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2013 Lincoln MKZ
38 MPG
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2013 Cadillac CTS
27 MPG

Is The 2013 Cadillac CTS A Good Car?

Yes. Handles well in the winter and in snow. Drives smoothly. Has a very nice and clear sound system. Nice heated leather seats.
Ryan F.
Yes, it gets good gas mileage and has plenty of room. I like the leather seats. The kids like having their own lights in the back and the ability to adjust the temperature.
M S.
Very good it is a joy to drive and is very smooth on the road it is also the best car I have ever owned and I probably will buy another one in the future.
Greg C.
This is a beautiful car that turns a heads! Rides nice, has all the bells and whistles, with great technology to keep it running!
Jill P.
It was until too many things needed to be fixed. But we are having it put in the shop. It does have a lot of miles.
Hildamae T.
Yes, it has been a very good vehicle. I had one major problem regarding the fuel injectors. It is comfortable, fun to drive and stylish.
J C.
Cadillac cts-sedan is a good vehicle. They one of the best car there you.I enjoy those car very much
Ali B.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Cadillac CTS?

I have never had anything fail on the vehicle. It runs great. The Cadillac cts gets good gas mileage.
Ryan F.
It is reliable. One thing I noticed shortly after getting it was a squeak which I cannot find out where it is coming from. Other than that I am really happy with it.
M S.
I have not had anything go wrong with it since I bought it a couple of years ago and do not see having any problems with it in the future.
Greg C.
I have really only performed routine maintenance on this vehicle. The technology keeps me informed of any potential problems, I.E. Low tire pressure or necessity for oil change.
Jill P.
There are a lot of problems with this that we don't know of. That's why it's going in the shop. It is a very nice car though.
Hildamae T.
As stated previously I had problem with the fuel injectors and a few minor things, otherwise it has been very reliable
Judi M.
Yes Cadillac cts-sedan and one of the most reliable cars there are.I can really rely on a Cadillac cts-sedan. They are pretty good cars.
Gia N.

Is The 2013 Cadillac CTS A Good Value?

I bought the Cadillac cts used for approximately 26,000 dollars u.S. For the performance of the vehicle, it is a great value.
Ryan F.
This car cost me $12,000 as a used vehicle. I have had it for about 5 months and feel like it is a good value for what I paid. I would purchase another similar vehicle in the future.
M S.
The car listed new for over forty thousand dollars new and I only had to pay twenty one thousand at the time of the purchase.
Greg C.
Purchased used two years ago at $18000, an exceptional value! I could never afford new. They do retain resale value even after 10 or more years.
Jill P.
The cost was 32,000 and now we own it after the 1st 3 yrs. I think it was a somewhat good value but needs a lot of work.
Hildamae T.
It was purchased new at $46,000. I believe overall it has been a good value. I have not been pleased with the dealership and will not purchase another vehicle from them.
Holly A.
This Cadillac cts-sedan costed me 10 thousand dollar. The Cadillac cts-sedan was worth the amount of dollars that was sent out. You can't beat this offer.
Kimberly G.

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How Long Does a Cadillac CTS Last?

Safety & Reliability

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