Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS 350

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS and Lexus GS 350 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 Lexus GS 350.

When comparing the Cadillac CTS's and the Lexus GS 350'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. The Lexus GS 350 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS's and the Lexus GS 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GS 350 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 Lexus GS 350 is priced between $29,984 to $40,027.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CTS loses 57 percent of its value and the Lexus GS 350 loses 44.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus GS 350 retains 12.6 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 Lexus GS 350's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CTS being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lexus GS 350 being ranked 7 out of 29.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CTS is 7.9 out of 10. For the Lexus GS 350 the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GS 350 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 Lexus GS 350 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 GS 350 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Cadillac CTS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GS 350. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Lexus GS 350 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Cadillac CTS has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.