Buick Encore vs. Cadillac XT4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Encore and Cadillac XT4 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 Buick Encore and the Cadillac XT4.
When we compare the Buick Encore's and the Cadillac XT4's specifications and ratings, the Buick Encore has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Cadillac XT4 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Encore's and the Cadillac XT4's specifications and ratings, the Buick Encore is a better car than the Cadillac XT4.
Pricing: A used 2022 Buick Encore ranges from $16,920 to $23,450 while a used 2022 Cadillac XT4 is priced between $23,500 to $33,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Buick Encore loses 48.9 percent of its value and the Cadillac XT4 loses 51.7 percent of its value. This means the Buick Encore retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac XT4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Encore’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Cadillac XT4 base engine makes 235 horsepower. The Encore is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The XT4 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 477 miles.This gives the Buick Encore the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Cadillac XT4 the advantage in maximum range. The Encore uses regular unleaded, and the XT4 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the Cadillac XT4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Buick Encore has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Buick Encore and the Cadillac XT4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
23668 - 29438
Starting MSRP:
24600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
34895
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
24400 - 44700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
34895
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
24400 - 44700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19941
Price Range:
16920 - 23450
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
27929
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
19941 - 33630
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
176
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39694
# Good or Great Deals:
56
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28649
Price Range:
23500 - 33990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
27929
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
19941 - 33630
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
194
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52973
# Good or Great Deals:
80
Buick Encore Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Cadillac XT4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Encore
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
10.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.7 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.04
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac XT4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
10.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.7 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3404476615445713
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.0 - 8.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6853208957724708
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.0 - 8.1
Buick Encore Rankings
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68 out of / 70Cadillac XT4 Rankings
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63 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick Encore Trim Levels
Preferred
Cadillac XT4 Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 448 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 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 477 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
18.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
22.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3195 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
168.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3660 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
63.2 inches
Length:
181.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P215/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Twilight Blue Metallic / Wave Metallic
Red
Infrared Tintcoat / Rosewood Metallic
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Brown
Latte Metallic
Gray
Galactic Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Shale w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Light Platinum w/Jet Black / Light Platinum/Jet Black
