Cadillac vs. Chevrolet

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac and Chevrolet contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Cadillac and Chevrolet cars.

When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Chevrolet brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the area of horsepower. Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

Cadillac versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 7 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 6 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chevrolet, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chevrolet the overall advantage over Cadillac.

Cadillac versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 7 model comparisons. Chevrolet offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 7 comparisons.

Cadillac versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Cadillac versus Chevrolet overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 1 out of 6 comparisons. Cadillac and Chevrolet tie for safety in 5 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles.

Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.