Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac SRX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS and Cadillac SRX 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 CTS and the Cadillac SRX.
When comparing the Cadillac CTS's and the Cadillac SRX's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Cadillac SRX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS's and the Cadillac SRX's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac SRX is a better car than the Cadillac CTS.
Pricing: A used 2016 Cadillac CTS ranges from $9,997 to $21,994 while a used 2016 Cadillac SRX is priced between $8,144 to $19,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CTS’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the Cadillac SRX base engine makes 308 horsepower. The CTS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 589 miles. The SRX is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. This gives the Cadillac CTS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac SRX. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
45560
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
57242
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
27065 - 117200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37605
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33260 - 53300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15821
Price Range:
9997 - 21994
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
21575
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
12315 - 48955
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90663
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13967
Price Range:
8144 - 19995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
15622
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12256 - 22098
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
193
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100482
# Good or Great Deals:
73
Cadillac CTS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac SRX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CTS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.4 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac SRX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.08
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.589970518102808
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 22.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4161748397112095
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 12.6
Cadillac CTS Rankings
Not yet available
Cadillac SRX Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac CTS Trim Levels
2.0T, 2.0T Luxury Collection, 2.0T Performance Collection, 2.0T Premium Collection, 3.6L Luxury Collection, 3.6L Performance Collection, 3.6L Premium Collection, 3.6L TT Vsport, 3.6L TT Vsport Premium
Cadillac SRX Trim Levels
Base, Luxury Collection, Performance Collection, Premium Collection
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 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:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 589 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
29.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3646 lbs
Width:
80.8 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
195.5 inches
Wheelbase:
114.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4277 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
190.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Silver Coast Metallic
Black
Black Raven / Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Brown
Cocoa Bronze Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Metallic / Phantom Gray Metallic
Red
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Beige
Silver Coast Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Brown
Cocoa Bronze Metallic / Terra Mocha Metallic
Gray
Graphite Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Platinum Ice Tricoat / Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Cashmere w/ Medium Cashmere Accents
Black
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents
Gray
Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents
Silver
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
Gray
Light Titanium w/Ebony Accents
Silver
Not available
