2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury vs. Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury and 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury and the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum.
When comparing the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury's and the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury and 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury's and the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury is a better car than the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum.
Pricing: A used 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury ranges from $13,230 to $25,975 while a used 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum is priced between $17,997 to $33,032.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury and the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum both lose 58.8 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury and the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum makes 310 horsepower. The Premium Luxury is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The Platinum is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 543 miles.This gives the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac XT5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
53095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41146
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33355 - 54300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
63395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41146
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33355 - 54300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20044
Price Range:
13230 - 25975
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
20508
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
16504 - 28711
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
82
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24421
Price Range:
17997 - 33032
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
20508
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
16504 - 28711
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Cadillac XT5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Cadillac XT5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.0 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.0 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9287220678709417
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 21.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9287220678709417
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 21.7
Cadillac XT5 Rankings
Ranking
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7 out of / 27Ranking
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13 out of / 28Ranking
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14 out of / 64Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
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27 out of / 28Ranking
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42 out of / 68Ranking
61 out of / 68Cadillac XT5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 64Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 28Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 68Ranking
61 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Cadillac XT5 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum
Other Cadillac XT5 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Premium Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
369 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 543 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
30 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
30 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4113 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
189.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4356 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
189.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/55R20
