The third-generation Cadillac CTS was not just a turning point for the Caddy but American cars in general. It changed the perception that all American cars had low-quality interiors and could do nothing more than drive fast in a straight line.
The CTS and the various body styles it spawned were good enough to go up against cars like the Acura TLX, BMW 5 Series, and Jaguar XF.
It was a $45,000-$60,000 car when it was new, but thanks to depreciation, there are hundreds of CTS models available. Even top-spec 2019 models with 30,000 miles on the clock are selling for less than $30,000.
Every model comes standard with automatic start/stop, driver-selectable driving modes, a premium Bose sound system, wireless phone charging, and a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot.
But the best thing about the CTS is the amount of money Caddy spent making it handle even better than its European rivals. It’s a sensational car to drive, whether you go for the 265-hp turbocharged four-pot or the 335-hp 3.6-liter V6.
The one you really want is the 420-hp twin-turbo V6, but you might have to shop around and negotiate a bit to get one for $30,000.
