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2013 Cadillac CTS consumer reviews

$38,905–$40,805 MSRP range
side view of 2013 CTS Cadillac
(66 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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In my 20s, I had a 2005 Cadillac CTS in red.

In my 20s, I had a 2005 Cadillac CTS in red. It was a wonderful car—super fast, and I loved driving it. It was both sleek and powerful, and honestly, that car was my world. I regret not keeping it, even though it needed thousands in repairs. Fast forward to today, and I have another Cadillac. She’s beautiful, but she’ll never be my first love.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Yes, Buy It

I have owned many cars--both old and new-- in my lifetime and the only comparable one to this one is the 1979 Cadillac Seville I purchased in 1980. I was lucky to find a 2013 2nd Gen Luxury trim model with only 11000 miles on it last summer and hesitated because although it looked showroom new, it was 9 years old. Best buy I ever made--it has everything on it anyone could want and drives like a dream. Comfort, styling, convenience, power, and so far reliability. I wish I could find a new one, but the closest is the CT6 and it is not half the car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great cursing on Saturday night

Purchased 2013 CTS Luxury 52k miles, have owned 13 months . Over all a great stress reliever after work, Interior is amazingly comfortable and AC dual zone a must .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I’ve ever had

I met with Sarah at Tom Kelley Cadillac she was extremely nice honest and helpful. I have a low credit score and she help me and my wife get into a vehicle that we loved

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I should have waited for the car I ordered

I am a tall man 6'2" and the seat doesn't fit my thighs it is to short. Also you cant check the fluid level of the transmission or transfer case.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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What an awesome car.

I bought this car late in 2014. I wanted the Cadillac CTS but didn't want the CUE that came with the 3rd gen. So I went with the last year of the 2nd gen, 2013. It doesn't handle quite as well as the 3rd gen, but it is still very fun to drive. It handles the curves and keeps those tires planted. I have AWD and that suspension helps keep the car planted in these Iowa winters. The brakes stop this car on a dime. Trips don't necessarily get planned by the quickest path, but rather the most fun path. The curvier the road the better. The car has had very, very few problems and none of them were major problems. Wheel bearings have had to be replaced, but the way I take those curves, that's expected. When I bought this car, my wife and I still had our kids living at home. This care could fit everyone and luggage. And the tech was really great for the time. Of course, new tech has made some of what this car has seem obsolete, but since my main focus is a car that's fun to drive, it doesn't bother me. You can probably tell that I highly recommend this car. With nearly 92,000 miles, it still drives great and the engine is just as responsive as the day I bought it. I also like that for servicing, I just go across the street from my workplace. It can go to any GM dealer, whereas if I had bought one of it's German competitors, I would be travelling a while. If you're looking at one, buy it. You won't be disappointed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Cts loving it

Badass car loved it so much. I will never trade this car in ever. I am so happy to have a Cadillac I will never go back.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Just purchased this 2 days ago.

This car is beautiful. The only complaint is the climate control system, ac and heat. It's a little confusing. Should not be so technical to use. Other than that, I love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One Sharp Looking Ride!

This car is the most rakish, smoothest designed, and sexiest car for the money that I could ever hope to own. It offers excellent performance and will definitely turn heads!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Sexy sleek muscle mustang camaro eater

Amazing bose sound syatem easy navigation screen seats hug you superior handling compared to my 2012 750li accelerated faster And better on gas European styling american muscle this lil 3.6 is no joke

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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