Cadillac vs. Honda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac and Honda 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 Honda cars.
When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Honda brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and safety. Honda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability and retained value.
Cadillac versus Honda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Honda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Honda in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Honda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Honda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Honda the overall advantage over Cadillac.
Cadillac versus Honda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Honda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Cadillac offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Honda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Cadillac versus Honda overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Cadillac and Honda tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Honda offers 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
$45,410 - $64,269
Cars
Cadillac CT5
$40,309 - $59,195
Cadillac CT5-V
$56,189 - $111,471
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Honda CR-V
$31,804 - $37,965
Cars
Honda Accord
$28,389 - $31,460
Honda Accord
$28,389 - $31,460
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
$44,654 - $62,941
Cars
Cadillac CT5
$38,822 - $57,763
Cadillac CT5-V
$54,995 - $109,000
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Honda CR-V
$30,000 - $37,944
Cars
Honda Accord
$26,542 - $31,457
Honda Accord
$26,542 - $31,457
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
55.6%
Cars
Cadillac CT5
54.1%
Cadillac CT5-V
54.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Honda CR-V
31.1%
Cars
Honda Accord
31.5%
Honda Accord
31.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cars
Cadillac CT5
237 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac CT5-V
360 hp / 405 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Honda CR-V
190 hp / 179 foot-lbs
Cars
Honda Accord
192 hp / 192 foot-lbs
Honda Accord
192 hp / 192 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Cars
Cadillac CT5
23 / 33 / 27
Cadillac CT5-V
18 / 27 / 21
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Honda CR-V
28 / 34 / 30
Cars
Honda Accord
29 / 37 / 32
Honda Accord
29 / 37 / 32
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Honda CR-V
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
7.5 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT5
Not available
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
8.9 / 10
Cars
Honda Accord
9.3 / 10
Honda Accord
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
5.5 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT5
Not available
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
9.0 / 10
Cars
Honda Accord
9.3 / 10
Honda Accord
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
9.9 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT5
10 / 10
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
9.0 / 10
Cars
Honda Accord
10 / 10
Honda Accord
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
7.0 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT5
7.1 / 10
Cadillac CT5-V
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Honda CR-V
8.6 / 10
Cars
Honda Accord
8.5 / 10
Honda Accord
8.5 / 10