Cadillac vs. Lexus

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

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

Cadillac versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Cadillac in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Cadillac also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Cadillac versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Lexus offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Cadillac offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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

Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 5 categories: Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lexus LS 500 in Best Luxury Large Cars, Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus ES 250 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 4 categories: Lexus LS 500 in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Lexus LX 600 in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus ES 250 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Lexus LX 600 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Lexus has the better car ranking in 1 category: LX 600 in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models.