2019 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2019 Lincoln MKC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Cadillac XT5 and 2019 Lincoln MKC 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 XT5 and the 2019 Lincoln MKC.
When we compare the 2019 Cadillac XT5's and the 2019 Lincoln MKC's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Cadillac XT5 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2019 Lincoln MKC has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Cadillac XT5's and the 2019 Lincoln MKC's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Lincoln MKC is a better car than the 2019 Cadillac XT5.
Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac XT5 ranges from $19,981 to $32,931 while a used 2019 Lincoln MKC is priced between $17,992 to $28,091.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Cadillac XT5 loses 55.6 percent of its value and the 2019 Lincoln MKC loses 50.7 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Lincoln MKC retains 4.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Cadillac XT5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Cadillac XT5’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2019 Lincoln MKC base engine makes 245 horsepower. The XT5 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The MKC is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles.This gives the 2019 Lincoln MKC the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Cadillac XT5 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Cadillac XT5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Lincoln MKC has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Cadillac XT5 has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Lincoln MKC, with an average rating of 4.96 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$41,166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,995 - $52,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$41,166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,995 - $52,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,020
Price Range:
$19,981 - $32,931
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,629
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$21,628 - $38,409
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
276
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67,061
# Good or Great Deals:
96
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,960
Price Range:
$17,992 - $28,091
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,629
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$21,628 - $38,409
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
224
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60,230
# Good or Great Deals:
59
Cadillac XT5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
9.9 / 10
Lincoln MKC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Cadillac XT5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Lincoln MKC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 15.8
Cadillac XT5 Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 29Ranking
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13 out of / 29Ranking
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29 out of / 29Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
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56 out of / 68Lincoln MKC Rankings
Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
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50 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Cadillac XT5 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Platinum, Premium Luxury
2019 Lincoln MKC Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
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:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.96 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):
4 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):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
314 / 424 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3985 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
189.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3823 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
179.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bronze Dune Metallic
Black
Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Harbor Blue Metallic
Brown
Dark Mocha Metallic
Gray
Dark Granite Metallic / Manhattan Noir Metallic / Shadow Metallic
Red
Red Horizon Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Iced Mocha / Magnetic Gray
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ceramic Pearl Tinted Clearcoat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Green
Baltic Sea Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige w/ Jet Black Accent
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Brown
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