Cadillac vs. INFINITI
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac and INFINITI 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 INFINITI cars.
When comparing the Cadillac brand to the INFINITI brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of overall quality, reliability and variety of models offered. INFINITI has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and retained value.
Cadillac versus INFINITI: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus INFINITI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for INFINITI in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. INFINITI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. INFINITI models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for INFINITI, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives INFINITI the overall advantage over Cadillac.
Cadillac versus INFINITI: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. INFINITI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. INFINITI offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Cadillac versus INFINITI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Cadillac versus INFINITI overall quality ratings shows Cadillac with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Cadillac has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Over 2 comparisons, Cadillac and INFINITI vehicles tie for safety. INFINITI shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Cadillac has the better car ranking in 1 category: Escalade in Best Luxury Large SUVs. INFINITI has better car rankings in 2 categories: INFINITI QX60 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs and INFINITI QX60 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Cadillac and INFINITI each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Escalade ESV from Cadillac ranks better in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs and the QX60 from INFINITI ranks better in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Cadillac has the better car ranking in 1 category: Escalade ESV in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans. In comparison, INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan.
Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles. INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles.
Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
$45,915 - $63,549
Cadillac XT5
$45,915 - $63,549
Cadillac Escalade
$101,395 - $133,720
New Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$42,933 - $54,666
INFINITI QX55
$47,844 - $61,324
INFINITI QX80
$83,404 - $114,052
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
$44,470 - $60,880
Cadillac XT5
$44,470 - $60,880
Cadillac Escalade
$101,408 - $139,995
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
$36,082 - $52,325
INFINITI QX55
$38,644 - $55,961
INFINITI QX80
$75,757 - $110,589
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
58.8%
Cadillac XT5
58.8%
Cadillac Escalade
60.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
57.7%
INFINITI QX55
57.9%
INFINITI QX80
65%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac Escalade
420 hp / 460 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX55
268 hp / 280 foot-lbs
INFINITI QX80
450 hp / 516 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Cadillac Escalade
15 / 19 / 17
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
22 / 28 / 25
INFINITI QX55
22 / 28 / 25
INFINITI QX80
16 / 20 / 18
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
Cadillac Escalade
8100 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not yet available
INFINITI QX55
Not yet available
INFINITI QX80
8500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
Not available
Cadillac XT5
Not available
Cadillac Escalade
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not available
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX80
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
Not available
Cadillac XT5
Not available
Cadillac Escalade
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
Not available
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX80
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
8.0 / 10
Cadillac XT5
8.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
8.0 / 10
INFINITI QX55
Not available
INFINITI QX80
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
7.2 / 10
Cadillac XT5
7.2 / 10
Cadillac Escalade
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
INFINITI QX50
7.3 / 10
INFINITI QX55
7.3 / 10
INFINITI QX80
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#6 of 17 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
#6 of 16 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
INFINITI QX80
#8 of 16 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money