Cadillac vs. Lincoln

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

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

Cadillac versus Lincoln: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Lincoln pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Cadillac and Lincoln in 3 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Lincoln has lower used vehicle starting prices in 5 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Lincoln models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Cadillac versus Lincoln: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lincoln vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 6 model comparisons, with Cadillac offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lincoln offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Cadillac vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Cadillac and Lincoln vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Lincoln offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 6 comparisons.

Cadillac versus Lincoln: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Cadillac versus Lincoln overall quality ratings shows Lincoln with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Cadillac has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Lincoln has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 4 comparisons, and Cadillac and Lincoln tie in 1 comparisons. Lincoln has better safety ratings in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Cadillac and Lincoln tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Lincoln shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lincoln has better car rankings in 3 categories: Lincoln Navigator in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lincoln Navigator in Best Luxury Large SUVs, and Lincoln Navigator in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Cadillac has better car rankings in 2 categories: Cadillac Escalade ESV in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs and Cadillac Escalade ESV in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Lincoln has the better car ranking in 1 category: Aviator in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans. In comparison, Lincoln offers only 7 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles. Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.