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Cadillac ATS Depreciation & Resale Value

Cadillac ATS keeps an estimated 54% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #319 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.

Per VINdown's modeling, the Cadillac ATS retains an estimated 54% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #319 of 530 cars we track. That is roughly in line with the 54% five-year average for Luxury in its class.

The loss does not land all at once here: the Cadillac ATS sheds about 9% in year one and keeps going at much the same rate. From roughly $38,995 it falls to around $20,901 by year five — a five-year loss near $18,094, about $9.91 a day in depreciation.

There is no single sweet spot on the Cadillac ATS: it gives up a similar share of its value every year rather than falling off a cliff, so how long you keep it matters more than what age you buy it at. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.

Cadillac ATS depreciation FAQ

Does the Cadillac ATS hold its value?

It keeps an estimated 54% of its original MSRP after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #319).

How much does a Cadillac ATS depreciate in 5 years?

From about $38,995 when new it drops to roughly $20,901 after five years — a loss near $18,094 (54% of its original MSRP retained).

When is the best time to buy a used Cadillac ATS?

There is no sweet spot to wait for on this one — it sheds a similar share of its value every year for the first five rather than dropping sharply and then levelling off, so the age that suits you depends on how long you plan to keep it. Age 4 is where the single steepest year falls.