2019 Cadillac CTS vs. 2019 Chevrolet Corvette

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Cadillac CTS and 2019 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2019 Cadillac CTS and the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette.

When we compare the 2019 Cadillac CTS's and the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Cadillac CTS's and the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Cadillac CTS is a better car than the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette.

Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac CTS ranges from $19,499 to $32,600 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Corvette is priced between $44,490 to $152,140.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Cadillac CTS loses 57 percent of its value and the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette loses 27.4 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette retains 29.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Cadillac CTS.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac CTS is 8.3 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Corvette's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CTS being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 4 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CTS is 7.9 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Corvette the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac CTS a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Corvette.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Cadillac CTS’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette base engine makes 455 horsepower. The CTS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 570 miles. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. This gives the 2019 Cadillac CTS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Cadillac CTS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The 2019 Cadillac CTS has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.