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 used car pricing, horsepower and towing capacity. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety, 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 Lexus in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Cadillac has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle 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 1 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. Lexus has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 3 categories: Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury Large SUVs, and Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 2 categories: Lexus LX 570 in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs and Lexus LX 570 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 13 SUVs and 5 sedans. In comparison, Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles. Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.