Cadillac CTS vs. Dodge Charger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS and Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger.

When we compare the Cadillac CTS's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Cadillac CTS.

Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac CTS ranges from $19,499 to $32,600 while a used 2019 Dodge Charger is priced between $16,495 to $40,562.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CTS loses 57 percent of its value and the Dodge Charger loses 39.1 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 17.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CTS.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac CTS is 8.3 out of 10 while the Dodge Charger's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CTS being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CTS is 7.9 out of 10. For the Dodge Charger the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Charger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CTS.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CTS’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the Dodge Charger base engine makes 292 horsepower. The CTS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 570 miles. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. This gives the Cadillac CTS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Charger. The CTS uses premium unleaded, and the Charger uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Cadillac CTS, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac CTS and the Dodge Charger have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.