Acura vs. Cadillac

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Cadillac contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Cadillac cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Cadillac brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings. Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Cadillac in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Acura has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Acura versus Cadillac: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Cadillac offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Cadillac offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Cadillac offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Acura versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Cadillac overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Acura and Cadillac tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 4 categories: Acura RDX in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura RLX in Best Luxury Large Cars, and Acura RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Cadillac has the better car ranking in 1 category: CTS in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 3 categories: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura RLX in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, and Acura RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs. Cadillac has the better car ranking in 1 category: CTS in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.