Cadillac XT4 vs. Buick Encore GX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac XT4 and Buick Encore GX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac XT4 and the Buick Encore GX.
In comparing the Cadillac XT4's and the Buick Encore GX's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac XT4 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Buick Encore GX has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac XT4's and the Buick Encore GX's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac XT4 is a better car than the Buick Encore GX.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac XT4 loses 47.5 percent of its value and the Buick Encore GX loses 44.2 percent of its value. This means the Buick Encore GX retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac XT4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac XT4’s base engine makes 235 horsepower, and the Buick Encore GX base engine makes 137 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the Cadillac XT4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Buick Encore GX has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Cadillac XT4 has higher safety ratings than the Buick Encore GX, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.78 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,933 - $54,764
Starting MSRP:
$37,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$40,572
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,600 - $49,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$48,092
Price Range:
$43,892 - $52,815
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$45,794
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$28,730 - $58,418
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
980
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12,074
# Good or Great Deals:
242
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,300
Depreciation %:
48.3%
Resale Value $:
$19,595
Residual Value %:
51.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
46.1%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
43% - 50.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$11,830
Depreciation %:
45.5%
Resale Value $:
$14,170
Residual Value %:
54.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
Cadillac XT4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick Encore GX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac XT4
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
11.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
11.1 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Encore GX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.3 - 6.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Cadillac XT4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 59Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
55 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 68Ranking
60 out of / 68Buick Encore GX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 59Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 13Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
54 out of / 68Ranking
67 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Cadillac XT4 Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport
Buick Encore GX Trim Levels
Avenir, Preferred, Sport Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.78 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 29 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 461 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
22.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
23.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
117.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3693 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
63.2 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
109 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3023 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
64.1 inches
Length:
171.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic / Midnight Sky Metallic
Brown
Latte Metallic
Green
Emerald Lake Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Ocean Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Cinnabar Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Beige
Copper Ice Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Oxford Stone/Jet Black
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Beige
Whisper Beige w/ Ebony Accents
