Buick vs. Cadillac

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick 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 Buick and Cadillac cars.

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

Buick versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Buick in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Buick also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Buick models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Buick, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Buick the overall advantage over Cadillac.

Buick versus Cadillac: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Buick offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Buick offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Both Buick and Cadillac vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Cadillac offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Buick versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Buick versus Cadillac overall quality ratings shows Buick with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Buick has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons while Buick has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Buick and Cadillac tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Buick shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Buick has better car rankings in 3 categories: Buick Enclave in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Buick Enclave in Best Luxury Large SUVs, and Buick Enclave in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Buick has better car rankings in 2 categories: Buick Enclave in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs and Buick Enclave in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Buick has the better car ranking in 1 category: Enclave in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles.

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.