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, overall quality, retained value and vehicle rankings. Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, reliability, 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 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Buick also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Buick models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 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. Cadillac offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 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 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Cadillac has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Buick shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Buick has better car rankings in 7 categories: Buick Encore in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Buick Enclave in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Buick Enclave in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Buick LaCrosse in Best Luxury Large Cars, Buick Enclave in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Buick Envision in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and Buick Enclave in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Buick has better car rankings in 3 categories: Buick Enclave in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Buick LaCrosse in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, and Buick Envision in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs. Cadillac has better car rankings in 2 categories: Cadillac Escalade ESV in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs and Cadillac Escalade ESV 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 8 SUVs and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.
Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not Yet Available
Buick Envision
Not Yet Available
Buick Enclave
$41,979 - $61,537
Buick Enclave
$41,979 - $61,537
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
$39,933 - $54,764
Cadillac XT5
$45,410 - $64,269
Cadillac XT6
$49,812 - $71,942
Cadillac Escalade
$89,795 - $124,357
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not Yet Available
Buick Envision
Not Yet Available
Buick Enclave
$39,990 - $58,926
Buick Enclave
$39,990 - $58,926
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
$43,892 - $52,815
Cadillac XT5
$44,654 - $62,941
Cadillac XT6
$47,616 - $68,015
Cadillac Escalade
$90,042 - $135,989
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
44.2%
Buick Envision
50.7%
Buick Enclave
54.5%
Buick Enclave
54.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
47.5%
Cadillac XT5
55.6%
Cadillac XT6
59.1%
Cadillac Escalade
57.8%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
137 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Buick Enclave
310 hp / 266 foot-lbs
Buick Enclave
310 hp / 266 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac XT6
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac Escalade
420 hp / 460 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not Yet Available
Buick Envision
Not Yet Available
Buick Enclave
18 / 26 / 21
Buick Enclave
18 / 26 / 21
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
24 / 29 / 26
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Cadillac XT6
21 / 27 / 23
Cadillac Escalade
14 / 19 / 16
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
1000 lbs
Buick Envision
1500 lbs
Buick Enclave
5000 lbs
Buick Enclave
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
3500 lbs
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
Cadillac XT6
4000 lbs
Cadillac Escalade
8200 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not available
Buick Envision
7.6 / 10
Buick Enclave
8.5 / 10
Buick Enclave
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT5
7.5 / 10
Cadillac XT6
Not available
Cadillac Escalade
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not available
Buick Envision
5.6 / 10
Buick Enclave
8.8 / 10
Buick Enclave
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT5
5.5 / 10
Cadillac XT6
Not available
Cadillac Escalade
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
9.6 / 10
Buick Envision
10 / 10
Buick Enclave
9.5 / 10
Buick Enclave
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
10 / 10
Cadillac XT5
9.9 / 10
Cadillac XT6
10 / 10
Cadillac Escalade
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
7.7 / 10
Buick Envision
7.3 / 10
Buick Enclave
7.1 / 10
Buick Enclave
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
7.5 / 10
Cadillac XT5
7.0 / 10
Cadillac XT6
6.8 / 10
Cadillac Escalade
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Buick Envision
#6 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Buick Enclave
#6 of 24 in
Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
#8 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#9 of 24 in
Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Buick Envision
#12 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Buick Enclave
#7 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
#14 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#5 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Buick Enclave
#1 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#9 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money