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1998 Cadillac Seville

Used 1998 Cadillac Seville

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2004
1998
Fuel Economy
18 combined mpg
Horsepower
275 - 300 hp
Engine
V8, 4.6 Liter
Cargo Volume
15.7 cu ft
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1998 Cadillac Seville Overview

1998 Cadillac Seville Pricing

1998 Cadillac Seville pricing starts at $1,776 for the Seville SLS Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $43,160 when new. The range-topping 1998 Seville STS Touring Sedan 4D starts at $2,523 today, originally priced from $47,660.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
SLS Sedan 4D
$43,160
$1,776
$47,660
$2,523

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1998 Cadillac Seville models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Seville Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Cadillac Seville (1998-2004) a 4.3 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 86% recommend it. These figures are based on 313 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Cadillac Seville

"My 3rd great new Cadillac!"

"The car is one owner, garage kept, very few blemishes, washed and waxed often. The car is cashmere exterior color , neutral leather interior and is 99% maintained by the dealership I purchased it from. the auto has always had premium tires. This car is my 3rd new Cadillac in 26 years and each has been a great auto. This car is a reliable great touring auto. It does not have any window or sun roof leaks and no "floor" leaks. It does use a quart of oil every 500 to 1000 miles but no smoke or obvious leak on ground when parked."

"very nice!"

"This car looks great, and if it's in good condition, will drive even better. There is only one thing about this car that I don't particularly care for. It can get quite expensive to pay for the repairs to the sensors and mechanical problems you may have. Keep it in good condition and you'll love this car as much as I do"

"Geat Value"

"I bought a 1998 STS in 2003 everyday driver with over 160k miles and she still rides like a dream and runs strong. Had to recently replace the ignition switch replaced battery twice and coolant tank the plastic cracked, normal maintenance recommend synthetic oil. no other problems. If had to do over would again go with the STS 98 -03 models."

Overall 1998 Cadillac Seville Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Cadillac Seville is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Cadillac Seville quality a 4.4 out of 5.

1998 Cadillac Seville Reliability

The 1998 Cadillac Seville receives an average consumer rating of 4.3 overall and a 4.4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1998 Seville Features

According to drivers of the 1998 Seville, here are some of its best features:

  • It is a reliable great driving auto.
  • Fairly cheap, looks great, drives great
  • Gas, space, comfort
  • Gas milage
  • Drives excellent, always starts

1998 Cadillac Seville MPG by Trim

1998 Seville SLS Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

1998 Seville STS Touring Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

1998 Seville Safety

1998 Cadillac Seville Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Traction Control
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors
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1998 Cadillac Seville
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.3
Consumer Rating
Based on 313 Consumer Reviews
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Value
4.4
Performance
4.6
Quality
4.4
Comfort
4.7
Reliability
4.4
Styling
4.7

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1998 Cadillac Seville Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
0-60
Top Speed
Curb Weight
SLS Sedan 4D
$1,776
18 MPG
275 @ 5600 RPM
V8, 4.6 Liter
15.7 cu ft
300 lb-ft
7.7 seconds
112 mph
3972 lbs
STS Touring Sedan 4D
$2,523
18 MPG
300 @ 6000 RPM
V8, 4.6 Liter
15.7 cu ft
295 lb-ft
N/A
N/A
4001 lbs
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1998 Cadillac Seville Depreciation

A 1998 Cadillac Seville has depreciated $332 or 21% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,221 and trade-in value of $449.

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1998 Cadillac Seville Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
$311
$1,553
$726
2023
$267
$1,286
$558
2024
$36
$1,250
$482
Now
$29
$1,221
$449
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1998 Cadillac Seville Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3972 lbs.
EPA Total Interior
120.5 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gallons
Front Head Room
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room
42.5 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Overall Length
201.0 inches
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
3000 lbs.
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
15.7 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
40.5 feet
Wheel Base
112.2 inches
Width with mirrors
75.0 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
15 mpg
Highway
24 mpg
Combined
18 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
275 @ 5600 RPM
Torque
300 @ 4000 rpm
Engine
V8, 4.6 Liter
0 to 60
7.7 seconds
Top Speed
112 mph

Warranty

Basic
4 years / 50000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System

1998 Cadillac Seville Safety

1998 Cadillac Seville Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Traction Control
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors

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Price
$1,776
$1,984
$2,139
$1,719
Consumer Rating
4.3
4.4
4.4
3.9
Fuel Economy
City 15/Hwy 24/Comb 18 MPG
City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 27 MPG
City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG
City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5555
Basic Warranty
4 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
275 @ 5600 RPM
111 @ 5500 RPM
155 @ 5600 RPM
170 @ 6250 RPM
Engine
V8, 4.6 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
V6, 2.5 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

1998 Cadillac Seville Rankings

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Is 1998 a good year for a Cadillac Seville?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.3 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 Seville is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Cadillac Seville 1998 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.3 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 Seville is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1998 Cadillac Seville?

The 1998 Cadillac Seville gets 15 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.

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