Cadillac CT5 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

The 2026 Cadillac CT5 comes in Premium Luxury and Sport, plus the CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing. Cadillac lists them at $49,200, $50,200, $58,300 and $98,900 before a $1,795 destination charge. Engines run from a 237-hp 2.0L turbo to the Blackwing's 668-hp supercharged 6.2L V8 with a standard manual.

Current CT5 trim levels: 1st generation, refreshed (2025–present)

The 2025 refresh gave the CT5 a lower, wider grille, stacked LED headlamps and a 33-inch LED display, plus standard Blind Zone Steering Assist and Intersection AEB. The CT5-V and Blackwing got the same update. For 2026 the base Luxury trim is no longer listed on cadillac.com. Prices below are 2026 MSRPs from cadillac.com.[1][2][3][4][5]

Cadillac CT5 1st generation, refreshed (2025–present) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Premium Luxury	$49,200RWD, excl. $1,795 destination	2.0L turbo I-4, 237 hp / 258 lb-ft (std) 3.0L twin-turbo V6, 335 hp (avail. for 2025) 10-speed automatic, RWD or AWD	33-inch Horizon Display, Super Cruise with 3-year plan and AKG audio Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats; HD Surround Vision [1][5][3]
Sport	$50,200RWD, excl. $1,795 destination	2.0L turbo I-4 (std)	Black mesh grille, black rocker extensions and spoiler, 19-inch wheels Carbon-fiber trim and alloy pedals; Brembo V-Performance brakes available [1][5]
CT5-V	$58,300RWD, excl. $1,795 destination	3.0L twin-turbo V6, 360 hp / 405 lb-ft (std) 10-speed automatic, RWD or AWD	Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo front brakes and launch control 15-speaker AKG audio and Super Cruise [2][5][4]
CT5-V Blackwing	$98,900excl. $1,795 destination	6.2L supercharged V8, 668 hp / 659 lb-ft (std) 6-speed manual (std), 10-speed automatic (avail.)	Brembo brakes front and rear, Magnetic Ride Control and Custom Launch Control with Line Lock Introduced for 2022 at $84,990 including $995 destination [2][5][6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

Previous CT5 trim levels: 1st generation, pre-refresh (2020–2024)

The CT5 launched for 2020 in Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport and CT5-V. A 237-hp 2.0L turbo was standard, and a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 was optional on Premium Luxury (335 hp) and standard on the CT5-V (360 hp). The CT5-V Blackwing arrived for 2022. Prices are 2020 launch MSRPs (RWD) including a $995 destination charge.[7][8][9][6][10]

Cadillac CT5 1st generation, pre-refresh (2020–2024) trims in ladder order with 2020 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2020, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Luxury	$37,890RWD, incl. $995 destination	2.0L turbo I-4, 237 hp 10-speed automatic	AWD listed at $40,490 2021 starting MSRP was $37,990 including destination [7][8][9]
Premium Luxury	$41,690RWD 2.0T, incl. $995 destination	2.0L turbo I-4 3.0L twin-turbo V6, 335 hp (avail.)	Twin-turbo V6 version listed at $45,190 (RWD) [7][8]
Sport	$42,690RWD, incl. $995 destination	2.0L turbo I-4	AWD listed at $45,290 [7][8]
CT5-V	$48,690RWD, incl. $995 destination	3.0L twin-turbo V6, 360 hp	AWD listed at $51,290; electronic limited-slip differential and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 [7][8][11]
CT5-V Blackwing (2022)	$84,990incl. $995 destination	6.2L supercharged V8, 668 hp 6-speed manual (std)	Fully configured price listed at $125,580 on Cadillac's 2022 spec sheet [6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Cadillac CT5 trim levels?

For 2026 cadillac.com lists the CT5 in Premium Luxury and Sport, plus the CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing. Earlier model years also offered a base Luxury trim.

How much does the 2026 CT5 cost?

Cadillac lists $49,200 (Premium Luxury), $50,200 (Sport), $58,300 (CT5-V) and $98,900 (CT5-V Blackwing), before a $1,795 destination charge.

What is the difference between the CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing?

The CT5-V uses a 360-hp 3.0L twin-turbo V6 with a 10-speed automatic and optional AWD. The Blackwing has a 668-hp supercharged 6.2L V8, a standard 6-speed manual and Brembo brakes front and rear.

What changed on the 2025 CT5?

The 2025 refresh brought a new front end with stacked LED headlamps, a 33-inch LED display, Google built-in and standard Blind Zone Steering Assist and Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking.

What did the CT5 cost at launch?

The 2020 CT5 Luxury started at $37,890 and the CT5-V at $48,690 (RWD), both including a $995 destination charge.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Cadillac for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its window sticker or build sheet.

2026 Cadillac CT5: trims and starting prices (cadillac.com, accessed Nov 2026) — Cadillac (General Motors)
2026 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing: trims and starting prices (cadillac.com, accessed Nov 2026) — Cadillac (General Motors)
Refreshed 2025 Cadillac CT5 introduced (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
Cadillac destination freight charges by model year (accessed Nov 2026) — Cadillac (General Motors)
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing at a glance (pressroom PDF) — Cadillac (General Motors)
2020 Cadillac CT5, with 2020 CT5 pricing table (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
Cadillac 2020 CT5 + CT5-V product overview, incl. model pricing summary (pressroom PDF) — Cadillac (General Motors)
2021 Cadillac CT5 product information (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
2024 Cadillac CT5 at a glance (pressroom PDF) — Cadillac (General Motors)
Cadillac reveals first-ever CT4-V and CT5-V (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)

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