Cadillac CTS vs. Honda Accord

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS and Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord.

When we compare the Cadillac CTS's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Accord 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, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord is priced between $17,432 to $27,292.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CTS loses 57 percent of its value and the Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 25.5 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 Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.3 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CTS being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CTS is 7.9 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an 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 Honda Accord base engine makes 192 horsepower. The CTS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 570 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles.This gives the Honda Accord the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Cadillac CTS the advantage in maximum range. The CTS uses premium unleaded, and the Accord uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord 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 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 Honda Accord have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.