Cadillac CTS vs. Jaguar XF
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS and Jaguar XF 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 Jaguar XF.
When comparing the Cadillac CTS's and the Jaguar XF's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Jaguar XF has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS's and the Jaguar XF's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac CTS ranges from $14,929 to $31,938 while a used 2019 Jaguar XF is priced between $11,096 to $30,075.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CTS’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the Jaguar XF base engine makes 247 horsepower. The CTS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 570 miles. The XF is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 663 miles. This gives the Jaguar XF the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac CTS. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac CTS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and front leg room. The Jaguar XF has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Cadillac CTS and Jaguar XF are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
46995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
60362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25070 - 121400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
49965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
60362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25070 - 121400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22395
Price Range:
14929 - 31938
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
31994
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
18803 - 71514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
70
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70080
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21161
Price Range:
11096 - 30075
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
31994
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
18803 - 71514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85737
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Cadillac CTS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Jaguar XF Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CTS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jaguar XF
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.003
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9585440441936809
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 10.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.5686212111899276
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 10.0
Cadillac CTS Rankings
Not yet available
Jaguar XF Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 20Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Cadillac CTS Trim Levels
2.0T, 2.0T Luxury, 3.6L Luxury, 3.6L Premium Luxury, 3.6L TT Vsport, 3.6L TT Vsport Premium Luxury
Jaguar XF Trim Levels
20d Premium, 20d Prestige, 25t Premium, 25t Prestige, 300 Sport, 30t Portfolio Limited Edition, 30t Premium, 30t Prestige, S
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.073 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
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):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
418 / 570 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
488 / 663 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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 Lift Gate:
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
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:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
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
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3652 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:
3590 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven / Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Narvik Black / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Caesium Blue Metallic / Loire Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Corris Grey Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic / Rossello Red Metallic
Silver
Indus Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Yulong White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents
Gray
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents
Silver
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents
Beige
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
Beige
Latte
White
Light Oyster
