Cadillac CT6 vs. Lexus ES 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CT6 and Lexus ES 350 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 Cadillac CT6 and the Lexus ES 350.
When we compare the Cadillac CT6's and the Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CT6 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CT6's and the Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 350 is a better car than the Cadillac CT6.
Pricing: A used 2020 Cadillac CT6 ranges from $32,683 to $60,572 while a used 2020 Lexus ES 350 is priced between $26,999 to $37,988.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CT6 loses 57.2 percent of its value and the Lexus ES 350 loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 350 retains 16 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CT6.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac CT6 is 6.4 out of 10 while the Lexus ES 350's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CT6 being ranked 18 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 2 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CT6 is 5.9 out of 10. For the Lexus ES 350 the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 350 a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CT6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CT6’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Lexus ES 350 base engine makes 302 horsepower. The CT6 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The ES 350 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles.This gives the Lexus ES 350 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Cadillac CT6 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac CT6, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Lexus ES 350, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus ES 350 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$58,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$87,679
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$46,305 - $138,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$63,037
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,370 - $130,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,145
Price Range:
$32,683 - $60,572
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$59,916
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,809 - $111,938
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,813
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,599
Price Range:
$26,999 - $37,988
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,278
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$23,996 - $77,843
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
128
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45,333
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Cadillac CT6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.4 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CT6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.7 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 36
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 32.7
Cadillac CT6 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Ranking
19 out of / 24Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac CT6 Trim Levels
3.6L Luxury, 3.6L Premium Luxury, 4.2TT Platinum
Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
284 foot-lbs @ 5300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.083 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
346 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 509 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
110.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4063 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
205.8 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3649 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven / Stellar Black Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Noir Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Metallic
Red
Red Horizon Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Green
Sunlit Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige w/Jet Black Accents
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Chateau w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Chateau w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Chateau w/Striated Black Film Trim
Black
Black w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Film Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Striated Black Film Trim