Car financing: 2012 Cadillac CTS
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.9 to 16.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.9 to 16.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Cadillac CTS for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Cadillac CTS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged | 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km | 13.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.7 L/100 km | 19.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km | 16.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 345 g/km | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.90 | $17.52 | $17.52 | $17.83 | $18.91 | $26.08 | $28.88 |
2012 Cadillac CTS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 17 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 821 L (29 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 821 L (29 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$5,150 | US$5,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,380 | $3,504 | $3,504 | $3,566 | $3,782 | $5,216 | $5,776 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Cadillac CTS
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (10), exterior lighting (10) and service brakes (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V394000 | 2014-07-02 | electrical system:ignition | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014... |
| 11V536000 | 2011-11-02 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Cadillac CTS: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Cadillac CTS; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2012 Cadillac CTS for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the CTS
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, exterior lighting and service brakes; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Reading the spec sheet
It is powered by the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 10.9 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 33 litres. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $16.90. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
The CTS in everyday use
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Luggage space is 793 litres, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who the CTS suits
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Try before you buy
A week with the CTS answers more than any brochure. Try the CTS on your commute, then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.90 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Which one to look for
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Make a request
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Cadillac CTS from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Cadillac CTS
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Cadillac CTS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Cadillac CTS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Cadillac CTS?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Cadillac CTS before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Cadillac CTS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Cadillac CTS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3380.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.