Auto loans: green 2016 Cadillac CTS Standard in Java

Auto loans: the 2016 Cadillac CTS Standard

No 2016 Cadillac CTS Standard is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2016 Cadillac CTS Standard, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Before you sign for the CTS

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

The figures, translated

The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.

Its combined rating is 9.6 L/100 km, which means roughly 29 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $50.40 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

How big it is

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. With a length of 5.02 m, it counts as on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Its 368 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Best uses

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Drive it on your own roads

Rent the CTS for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the CTS tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the CTS answers the big questions.

The cost of driving it

The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $168 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.

Narrowing it down

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Java and the CTS

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java. Java is about 3,178 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Still deciding?

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.