Audi vs. Cadillac
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi 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 Audi and Cadillac cars.
When comparing the Audi brand to the Cadillac brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower and retained value.
Audi versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Cadillac in 4 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Audi has lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Cadillac models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 7 comparisons.
Audi versus Cadillac: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 7 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Audi versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Audi has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Audi and Cadillac tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Cadillac shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 7 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles.
Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$42,197 - $48,540
Audi Q5
$49,539 - $64,250
Cars
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A4
$43,191 - $53,047
Audi A4
$43,191 - $53,047
Audi A6
$59,135 - $78,929
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$57,941 - $69,475
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
$42,177 - $53,791
Cadillac XT5
$45,915 - $63,549
Cars
Cadillac CT4
$37,095 - $52,854
Cadillac CT4
$37,095 - $52,854
Cadillac CT4-V
$52,611 - $77,745
Cadillac CT5-V
$61,985 - $116,890
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
$45,915 - $63,549
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$34,998 - $45,207
Audi Q5
$41,698 - $56,991
Cars
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A4
$35,291 - $47,907
Audi A4
$35,291 - $47,907
Audi A6
$47,998 - $71,140
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$43,937 - $65,867
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
$39,995 - $51,907
Cadillac XT5
$44,470 - $60,880
Cars
Cadillac CT4
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CT4
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CT4-V
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CT5-V
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
$44,470 - $60,880
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q3
50.3%
Audi Q5
58%
Cars
Audi A3
51.6%
Audi A4
55%
Audi A4
55%
Audi A6
60.9%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
51.7%
Cadillac XT5
58.8%
Cars
Cadillac CT4
43.2%
Cadillac CT4
43.2%
Cadillac CT4-V
43.1%
Cadillac CT5-V
47.9%
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
58.8%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q3
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Cars
Audi A3
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A6
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cars
Cadillac CT4
237 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac CT4
237 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac CT4-V
325 hp / 380 foot-lbs
Cadillac CT5-V
360 hp / 405 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q3
22 / 29 / 25
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Cars
Audi A3
Not Yet Available
Audi A4
26 / 36 / 29
Audi A4
26 / 36 / 29
Audi A6
24 / 31 / 26
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
25 / 27 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
24 / 29 / 26
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Cars
Cadillac CT4
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CT4
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CT4-V
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CT5-V
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q3
4400 lbs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
3500 lbs
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
Not available
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
7.7 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi A6
7.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT5
Not available
Cars
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4-V
Not available
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
Not available
Audi Q5
7.9 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
7.3 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi A4
7.7 / 10
Audi A6
7.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT5
Not available
Cars
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4-V
Not available
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
8.0 / 10
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
8.0 / 10
Audi A4
8.0 / 10
Audi A4
8.0 / 10
Audi A6
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
8.0 / 10
Cadillac XT5
8.0 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4-V
Not available
Cadillac CT5-V
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
7.8 / 10
Audi Q5
7.3 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
7.7 / 10
Audi A4
7.5 / 10
Audi A4
7.5 / 10
Audi A6
7.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
7.7 / 10
Cadillac XT5
7.2 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT4
8.3 / 10
Cadillac CT4
8.3 / 10
Cadillac CT4-V
8.3 / 10
Cadillac CT5-V
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
7.2 / 10
