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 new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, safety and vehicle rankings. Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, retained value 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 Acura in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Cadillac models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 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 1 out of 1 comparisons. Cadillac offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Acura versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Acura has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura and Cadillac tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Cadillac shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Acura offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles.
Acura offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$46,450 - $56,400
Cars
Acura TLX
$46,595 - $59,845
Acura TLX
$46,595 - $59,845
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
$45,915 - $63,549
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
$61,985 - $116,890
Cadillac CT5
$51,080 - $61,453
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$40,995 - $52,794
Cars
Acura TLX
$36,988 - $52,195
Acura TLX
$36,988 - $52,195
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
$44,470 - $60,880
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CT5
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
47.8%
Cars
Acura TLX
49.7%
Acura TLX
49.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
58.8%
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
47.9%
Cadillac CT5
46%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Cars
Acura TLX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura TLX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
360 hp / 405 foot-lbs
Cadillac CT5
237 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
Cars
Acura TLX
22 / 31 / 25
Acura TLX
22 / 31 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CT5
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
Cars
Acura TLX
7.8 / 10
Acura TLX
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
Not available
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
Cadillac CT5
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.3 / 10
Cars
Acura TLX
7.7 / 10
Acura TLX
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
Not available
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
Cadillac CT5
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
Cars
Acura TLX
8.0 / 10
Acura TLX
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
8.0 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
8.0 / 10
Cadillac CT5
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.9 / 10
Cars
Acura TLX
7.8 / 10
Acura TLX
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
7.2 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT5-V
7.9 / 10
Cadillac CT5
8.1 / 10