Cadillac vs. GMC

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac and GMC 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 GMC cars.

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

Cadillac versus GMC: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus GMC pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for GMC in 7 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. GMC also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 8 comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 8 comparisons. The lower overall prices for GMC, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives GMC the overall advantage over Cadillac.

Cadillac versus GMC: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 8 model comparisons, with GMC offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. GMC offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Cadillac vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Cadillac and GMC vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. GMC offers a greater towing capacity in 7 out of 8 comparisons.

Cadillac versus GMC: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Cadillac versus GMC overall quality ratings shows GMC with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Cadillac has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 4 comparisons, and Cadillac and GMC tie in 2 comparisons. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons. Cadillac and GMC tie for safety in 7 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 8 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles.

Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models.