Cadillac CTS vs. Genesis G80

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS and Genesis G80 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 Genesis G80.

When comparing the Cadillac CTS's and the Genesis G80's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The Genesis G80 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS's and the Genesis G80's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS is a better car than the Genesis G80.

Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac CTS ranges from $19,499 to $32,600 while a used 2019 Genesis G80 is priced between $22,535 to $34,635.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CTS loses 57 percent of its value and the Genesis G80 loses 51.2 percent of its value. This means the Genesis G80 retains 5.7 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 Genesis G80's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CTS being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Genesis G80 being ranked 14 out of 29.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CTS is 7.9 out of 10. For the Genesis G80 the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac CTS an advantage in reliability compared to the Genesis G80.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CTS’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the Genesis G80 base engine makes 311 horsepower. The CTS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 570 miles. The G80 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the Cadillac CTS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Genesis G80. The CTS uses premium unleaded, and the G80 uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Genesis G80 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Cadillac CTS and Genesis G80 are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac CTS and the Genesis G80 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.